Push On - A photographic history of Lord Strathcona's Horse (R.C.), 1936-46

[Patrick Johnson]

“Push On”
A Photographic History of Lord Strathcona’s Horse R.C.
1936-46

For those familiar with the Regiment’s history during the Second World War this book’s title will have instant recognition. At the Melfa River action on 24-25 May 1944, Lieutenant-Colonel P.G. Griffin’s orders to “push on” were heard repeatedly over the regiment’s wireless network throughout the course of the battle. Embodying the spirit of the Regiment’s motto “Perseverance,” these memorable words by the Regiment’s Commanding Officer were spoken to evoke a fighting spirit in the men and to press the attack despite significant losses to Strathcona tanks and personnel.

This book chronicles the Regiment’s history in extensive detail from 1936, when it was a permanent force cavalry regiment, to 1946 when it came back from the war as the senior armoured regiment of the 5th Canadian Armoured Division. The pictures cover the Regiment’s early training in Canada and in England and for the first time, photos of the Regiment’s tanks and combat actions in Italy and in Holland are shown in extensive detail.

Book details:
- 440 pages
- Contains over 1450 B&W and colour photographs specific to the Regiment
- Excerpts from over 100 Strathcona veteran interviews
- Biographies of all four pre-war and wartime Commanding Officers
- Award citations for all medal winners of the Regiment
- Wartime maps
- Canadian-built Ram tank vehicle plate in colour
- Original Strathcona uniforms in colour

Book Review:

Patrick Johnson has published his new photo history titled “Push On: A Photographic History of Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians), 1936-1946.” This 440 page cloth cover (hardback) study of an important part of the Regiment’s history is without a doubt, the most impressive and most important record of the Regiment’s history published thus far. The text, photo captions (which identify nearly every person in each photo) and other information is first rate, while the design and layout are superlative. Patrick has compiled a most impressive work, one that the Regiment should be thankful for and proud of. By themselves, the images are important, and Patrick has ensured the preservation of the events depicted in these photos in a masterful work.

The price of this book is worth every penny. Details of the book and a link to view over 100 pages from it are attached.

Perseverance,
John

Major John R. Grodzinski, CD, PhD
Assistant Professor/Professeur adjoint
Department of History/Département d'Histoire
The Royal Military College of Canada/Collège militaire royal du Canada


To see sample pages from the book

The following link will allow you to view pages of the book:

http://www.blurb.ca/b/6627249-push-on

To preview the book, please click the word “PREVIEW” under the book image. It will take you to a page where you can view select images of the book. To view full screen, especially to read the text, click on the “diagonal arrows” icon above the book image on the right. There is a sampling of pages taken from various sections of the book over the period 1936-46 to give you an opportunity to view the book prior to purchasing it.

The book may be ordered direct from the website ($160) or from the author ($136) by contacting Patrick via email.

sed copies will arrive shrink-wrapped within a heavy cardboard mailer. If you wish I would be pleased to sign or dedicate the book.

This book has a limited printing of 225 copies and only a small number of copies remain. You may also choose to order direct from Blurb, the print-on-demand publisher, for as long as the link remains active. Depending on the date ordered and payment method chosen, it is still possible to receive this book before Christmas.

I hope the subject matters garners some interest with members of Maple Leaf Up and I welcome any correspondence related to the history of Lord Strathcona’s Horse (R.C.) during the Second World War.

Regards,
Patrick