The Disarming of Canada

The Disarming of Canada by John Hasek. Published by Key Porter Books Ltd, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1987. 1st Stated Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Good DJ. 248 Pgs. ISBN 1550130455. Canadia Catalog C87-0942832. This book reveals that Canada's defenses are in a deplorable state. Since the close of WWII, Canada has been on a steady course of unilateral disarmament. Standing armed forces are on 0.4% of the population, defense spending is about 2% of the GNP; military equipment is both inadequate and antiquated; and military schooling has over-emphasized skilled civilian trades to the detriment of combat and strategic training. The federal government, under Brian Mulroney, though claiming a commitment to improving defenses, seems determined to repeat the mistakes of the past. This book is a disturbing, provocative book. It challenges how the average Canadian looks at defense and provides a compelling assessment of why a peaceful nation like Canada must be able to defend itself. Description text copyright 2007 BooksForComfort. Item ID 12549.