A reprint of the 1982 edition, this collection of scholarly essays, originated from a 1977 lecture series held at the University of Calgary. The pieces focus on military history associated with Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom in World Wars I and II, with a final chapter exploring the role of the historian in covering the war in Vietnam. Travers and Archer, both professors of history at the University of Calgary, edited the volume which contains mostly contributions from Canadian scholars. No index is provided. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)