Sam McBride is a native of Nelson, BC. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in English and Journalism from the University of Oregon and a Master of Communication Studies from the University of Calgary. His career includes award-winning work as a writer and communications manager in the private and public sectors in BC, Alberta and the Yukon. He serves on the advisory board of the Master of Arts in Communication and Technology program at the University of Alberta, has taught family history research and writing courses, and is the family historian for Peters, Dewdney, Gray and McBride.
The Bravest Canadian
The Bravest Canadian
Fritz Peters, VC The Making of a Hero of Two World Wars
Sam McBride
A treasure trove of letters from and about Fritz Peters, VC – one of Canada’s greatest war heroes – gives new insight into his life, his thinking and what made him tick. Lovable and eccentric, Peters’ life criss-crosses the globe, encompassing boyhood on two coasts of Canada, naval service at the romantic China station, tense battles with German U-boats and a mysterious career in the spy world, culminating with him leading ships to a modern-day Charge of the Light Brigade inside an Algerian port which finds him facing Vichy French guns lined up against him from every direction.
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ISBN: 9781926991108 (paperback)
ISBN: 9781926991276 (ebook)
Reviews / Testimonials:
“In The Bravest Canadian, Sam McBride has produced a fascinating blend of military, social and family history in his study of Victoria Cross recipient Frederic ‘Fritz’ Peters, a man who has a legitimate claim as one of the most courageous Canadians of all time. Although Peters’ record of multiple bravery awards in two world wars is unique and unrivalled, he remains relatively unknown in his native land. McBride’s telling of Fritz’s amazing story brings him to life as a flesh and blood character, one that the reader wishes he had met.”
—Col. (ret’d) John Boileau, author of
Valiant Hearts: Atlantic Canada and the Victoria Cross
“A fascinating read. Writing is lively and very informative. I am very impressed with the research. A fine job of bringing Fritz and his family to life through letters, well-selected photographs and maps. This is an important piece of Canadian history and a must read for anyone interested in our military heritage.”
—Sylvia Crooks, author of
Homefront and Battlefront: Nelson BC in World War II
ISBN: 9781926991108
CDN/USD $24.95
