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Description for A Soldier First
Paperback. "Originally published 2009"--T.p. verso. Num Pages: 552 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 148 x 231 x 39. Weight in Grams: 648.
Canada's most popular military leader since World War II, General Rick Hillier tells his own story in A Soldier First-a frank, honest, eye-opening account of the General's quick climb through the ranks.
Canada's most popular military leader since World War II, General Rick Hillier tells his own story in A Soldier First-a frank, honest, eye-opening account of the General's quick climb through the ranks.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Harper
Condition
New
Number of Pages
552
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780062026675
SKU
V9780062026675
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About Rick Hillier
General Rick Hillier, born in Newfoundland and Labrador, enlisted in the Canadian Forces in 1973 through the Regular Officer Training Plan program. He graduated from Memorial University in 1975 with a B.Sc. degree. In May 2003 Hillier was appointed Commander of the Army, and in October 2003 he was selected as the Commander of the NATO-led International security Assistance Force ... Read more
Reviews for A Soldier First
"A tough, competent and proud soldier, Rick Hillier makes it clear in his memoirs that his aim as chief of the defence staff from 2005 to 2008 was to change the way Canada played the game."
The Globe and Mail "A Soldier First is an enjoyable, informative, and often insightful account of a remarkable soldier's career, written in the ... Read more
The Globe and Mail "A Soldier First is an enjoyable, informative, and often insightful account of a remarkable soldier's career, written in the ... Read more