Bombs and Barbed Wire

Stories of Acadian Airmen and Prisoners of War, 1939-1945

By: Ronald Cormier

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Paperback | 25 October 2022

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Little has been written about the Acadians who served in Canada's armed forces during the Second World War. In fact, the prevailing notion suggested that Acadians refused to support the war effort. Bombs and Barbed Wire provides an alternative point of view, revealing the commitment and bravery displayed by the approximately 24,000 Acadians who voluntarily joined the war effort. Battling both language barriers and a culture of exclusion, they overcame frustrations and prejudice to fight for the freedom of the country they loved.

Based on extensive, in-depth interviews Cormier conducted in 1990 with eleven surviving Acadian veterans, Bombs & Barbed Wire brings to life the experience of Acadian soldiers for English-language readers for the first time.

Bombs and Barbed Wire is volume 29 of the New Brunswick Military Heritage Series.

Industry Reviews

"A unique and exceptional contribution to the growing library of World War II histories."
"The memories Cormier has gathered provide a deeper understanding of how these Acadians endured the trials of war. We are the better for his efforts."
"These stories highlight bravery and perseverance in the face of discrimination as Acadians endured language barriers and a culture of exclusion."

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