Acclaimed Military Author Captures Prestigious Prize at Governor General’s History Awards

This year marks the 75^th anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War, which claimed the lives of more than 45,000 Canadians. One of Canada’s most prominent military historians, Mark Zuehlke, is leading Canadians on a reflective journey by following the footsteps into battle by Canada’s Army through the pages of his critically acclaimed Canadian Battle Series.

From gripping stories of our Army’s disastrous raid on Dieppe (Tragedy at Dieppe: Operation Jubilee, August 19, 1942) to interviews with veterans who recreate the confusion and chaos of warfare in Breakout from Juno: First Canadian Army & the Normandy Campaign, July 4-August 21, 1944, Zuehlke masterfully pays tribute to Canada’s veterans at a time when all Canadians are actively engaged in the act of remembrance.

Zuehlke’s latest Canadian Battle book focuses on his participation in the commemorative Operation Husky 2013 march that retraces the courageous path of the 1^st Canadian Infantry Division through Sicily.

For this invaluable perspective about Canada’s role and experiences in the Second World War, Canada’s History Society is awarding this year’s Governor General’s History Award for Popular Media: The Pierre Berton Award to Mark Zuehlke from Victoria, British Columbia.

Joel Ralph, Director of Program at Canada’s History Society remarked, “Mark Zuehlke has a talent for transporting readers to the front lines of war.” He added, “His impressive contribution to our military history ensures that Canadians will remember both the horrors and human experiences of the Second World War.”

Zuehlke will receive his prestigious award from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada on November 3rd in Ottawa at Rideau Hall.