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by Bernd Horn (Author)
Men of Steel is the gripping story of some of Canadas toughest and most daring soldiers in the Second World War and what they did in their finest hours. Through the lens of these gallant paratroopers we glimpse the chaos and destruction of combat in the greatest invasion in military history.
Author Biography
Colonel Bernd Horn is an experienced infantry officer who has commanded at the unit and subunit level. He has filled key command appointments such as deputy commander of Canadian Special Operations Forces Command, commanding officer of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment, and offer commanding 3 Commando, the Canadian Airborne Regiment. Dr. Horn is also an adjunct professor of history at the Royal Military College of Canada. He has authored, co-authored, edited, and co-edited 28 books and numerous articles on military history and military affairs. He lives in Kingston, Ontario.
