In September 1939, the Canadian army, a tiny force of around 55,000 regulars and reservists, began a remarkable expansion. Building the Army's Backbone tells the story of how senior leadership created a corps of non-commissioned officers (NCOs) that helped the burgeoning force train, fight, and win. This innovative book uncovers the army's two-track NCO production system: locally organized training programs were run by units and formations, while centralized programs were overseen by the army. Ultimately, this two-pronged system produced a corps of NCOs that collectively possessed skills in leadership, tactics, and instruction to help the army succeed in battle.

Book Information
ISBN 9780774866965
Author Andrew Brown
Format Hardback
Page Count 272
Imprint University of British Columbia Press
Publisher University of British Columbia Press