Order of arthur conan doyle books sir arthur conan doyle 18591930 was a scottish author best known for his sherlock holmes stories a landmark of detective fiction. Sir arthur currie remains a widely recognized canadian and one closely linked to canadas coming of age during the costly battles of 191418. Sir arthur currie the strathroyarea native, born in 1875, led the 2nd brigade of the canadian expeditionary forces during key first world war battles at. A detailed planner, he refused to send his troops into battle without thorough preparations. A portrait of lieutenantgeneral sir arthur currie is shown at an exhibition commemorating the last 100 days of the first world war at the canadian war museum in ottawa, thursday october 25, 2018. Evan currie is a canadian author of military science fiction and technothriller novels. Arthur curries funeral on december 4, 1933, had 250, 000 people standing in the cold and wet streets of montreal. Sir arthur currie the strathroyarea native, born in 1875, led the 2nd brigade of the canadian expeditionary forces during key first world war battles at ypres, somme, passchendaele and vimy. Genealogy profile for general arthur william currie gcmg, kcb arthur william currie patterson 1875 1933 genealogy genealogy for arthur william currie patterson 1875 1933 family tree on geni, with over 200 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle. Sir arthur william currie changed from curry in 1897, soldier, educator born 5 december 1875 in adelaide near strathroy, on. Sir arthur william currie, the first canadian commander, from 1917, of canadas overseas forces in world war i. Currie, arthur, sir, 18751933 lc linked data service.
Battle of vimy ridge and sir arthur william currie 18751933. The most important canadian in the first world war, arthur currie was an extraordinary successful field commander in a war that produced few successful generals. Granatsteins book about the series of key canadian. He enlisted in the militia and rose from the ranks to become lieutenant. Canadas one hundred days, 1918 a synopsis of historian j. And arthur yet had done no deed of arms, but heard the call and came. Enemy coast ahead by gibson, guy sir arthur harris, intro. General sir arthur william currie, gcmg, kcb 5 december 1875 30 november 1933 was a. Considered one of the finest generals of the war, currie led the canadian corps to several important victories. Sir arthur william currie canadian military commander. The book deals with an article against currie published by the port hope guide newspaper critical of currie s order to attack mons when the armistice was so close to being signed.
Below is a list of evan curries books in order of when they were originally published. The selected papers of sir arthur currie brings to life the troubled world of. Sir arthur currie was born on december 5, 1875 and died on november 30, 1933. The date of the award, as given in the announcement the london gazette, is included in brackets after the names. The selected papers of sir arthur currie brings to life the troubled world of canada s most famous general. Arthur william currie patterson 1875 1933 genealogy. Sir arthur currie, or guts and gaiters as he was later nicknamed, was born in strathroy, ontario in 1875. The school and before and after program opened in september 2017 followed by our child care in november 2017 and a family centre in january 2018. Honor sir arthur currie american officers present medal to him through lady currie. Sir arthur currie and the legacy of the great war letters from the archives of the canadian war museum introduced and edited by mark osborne humphries humphries currie dd 51 27052008 3. Fortythree years of age when he sat for this painting in 1919, currie later wrote that he intensely disliked it. Arthur currie was the canadian general, in charge of fighting the war.
Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Evan currie has 32 books on goodreads with 77197 ratings. Harris sir arthur abebooks abebooks shop for books. Canadas one hundred days, 1918a synopsis of historian j. Although figures such as general douglas haig and sam hughes are famous leaders known for their blunders and fanaticism, currie will be remembered as one of the most ingenious and intelligent leaders of the first world war. Nov 07, 2018 a portrait of lieutenantgeneral sir arthur currie is shown at an exhibition commemorating the last 100 days of the first world war at the canadian war museum in ottawa, thursday october 25, 2018. It is this book that convinced me that he is perhaps a genius in this field. The book deals with an article against currie published by the port hope guide newspaper critical of curries order to attack mons when the armistice was so close to being signed. Sir arthur william currie 18751933 was the leader of the canadian corps during world war i, the first native canadian to head his countrys forces in france and flanders. Field marshal sir douglas haig with general sir arthur currie. Sir arthur currie was the first canadianappointed commander of the canadian corps in world war i.
Sir arthur william currie 1875 1933 sir arthur currie, the first and only canadian to command the canadian corps during the first world war, was a pivotal figure in the nations war effort. Currie taught school before going into business in victoria, b. General sir arthur william currie gcmg, kcb 5 december 1875 30 november 1933 was a canadian military commander during world war i. He commanded the th infantry brigade before the war and then, shortly after its outbreak, became commander of the 4th brigade in egypt, with whom he took part in the gallipoli campaign. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He writes the on silver wings and odyssey one series. Associated with he became known for questioning the war orders of his british military superiors, and his dissent often reached sir douglas haig, a highranking officer who supported currie s alternate war strategies during the hill 70 and canal du nord battles. Below is a list of knights grand cross of the order of the british empire from the orders creation in 1917 to the present day. Sir arthur currie schoolage program whitehills childcare. Sir arthur currie would have been 57 years old at the time of death or 9 years old today. Sir arthur currie schoolage program whitehills childcare association is very excited about our newest location at the sir arthur currie public school in london. Generals sir arthur currie canada and the first world war.
He enlisted in the militia and rose from the ranks to become lieutenant colonel of artillery. Arthur curries funeral on december 4, 1933, had 250,000 people standing in the cold and wet streets of montreal, more than had paid their respects to sir john a. Sir arthur william currie 18751933 was the leader of the canadian corps during world war i, the first native canadian to head his countrys forces in france and flanders arthur currie was born at napperton, ontario, on dec. Through diaries, letters, and a final report to the government, this book presents a vivid portrait of a very private public figure. Nancy geddes poole is a prominent member of the london and southwestern ontario arts community and the author or editor of several books. Arthur currie participated in all major actions of the canadian forces in world war i, including the planning and execution of the assault on vimy ridge. The canadians never lost a battle under currie s command, even though he lacked charisma and was never popular with his soldiers.
This audio version makes sure that even those who are not gifted with the reading skills also get an opportunity to taste a piece of his great writing skills. The selected papers of sir arthur currie wlu press. Sir arthur william curries papers are spread throughout three institutions, with the largest and most complete collection at lac in the arthur william currie fonds r718005. He had the unique distinction of starting his military career on the very bottom rung as a prewar militia gunner before rising through the ranks to become the first canadian commander of the canadian corps. King of thieves is another of the greatest books by evan currie that i personally could not put down. Lieutenantgeneral sir arthur currie was made commander of the canadian corps in june 1917. It has been made to a 10 hours long audio book that is sure to keep one occupied with evan curries great handwork.
From the first he was an outstanding man among the canadians. Lieutenant general sir arthur currie, knight grand cross of the most distinguished order of st. Gen sir arthur william currie arms, currie building, royal military college of canada. Currie became a selfpublished author in 2011 with the novel thermals.
He had the unique distinction of starting his military career on the very bottom rung as a prewar militia gunner before rising through the ranks to become the first canadian commander of the four divisions of the unified canadian corps of the canadian. Associated with he became known for questioning the war orders of his british military superiors, and his dissent often reached sir douglas haig, a highranking officer who supported curries alternate war strategies during the hill 70 and canal du nord battles. Currie was the first canadian commander of the canadian corps during the first world war his predecessors were two british generals, e. Improvisation was the order of the day, but lieutenantcolonel currie nevertheless earned the confidence of the minister, his soldiers, and even prime minister sir robert laird borden, who would later recall that on meeting currie he had been impressed. Currie was the canadian general who ordered the attack on the town of mons from november 711 1918. Hyatt recalls the military career of a remarkable man, offerig the first balanced account of a central figure in canadian military history. Sir arthur currie historica canada education portal. Granatsteins book about the series of key canadian victories in the hundred days that led to the end of the first world war. Whitehills childcare association is very excited about our newest location at the sir arthur currie public school in london.
The canadians never lost a battle under curries command, even though he lacked charisma and was never popular with his soldiers. Currie project plans to honour canadas brilliant military. He had the unique distinction of starting his military career on the very bottom rung as a prewar militia gunner before rising through the ranks to become the first canadian commander of the four divisions of the unified canadian corps of. The selected papers of sir arthur currie brings to life the troubled world of canadas most famous general. The names and titles of recipients are given as at the time of their appointment or promotion to knight grand cross. List of knights grand cross of the order of the british. Books like heirs of the empire has been made to an audiobook.
Evan has been writing fiction both original and fan fiction for over a decade before starting to selfpublish his work. Stephen currie books list of books by author stephen currie. Arthur currie was born at napperton, ontario, on dec. The life of sir arthur currie by linnell, robert isbn. However, he is also wrote the lost world, nonfiction historical books, romance, science fiction, plays and more. Biography currie, sir arthur william volume xvi 1931. Read general sir arthur currie a military biography by a. Jun 23, 2017 fortythree years of age when he sat for this painting in 1919, currie later wrote that he intensely disliked it.
He was born arthur curry and later changed the spelling of his last name. New tvdsb school being built in northwest london ontario. There is also a lot of details, outlining the political intrigues of the canadian parliament. Jan 29, 2008 sir arthur william curriea biography of sir arthur william currie from the dictionary of canadian biography online. Detailed, introspective, and comprehensive, curries prolific writings illuminate events at the front and canadas war at home, revealing the legacy of the great war for canadian society. He spoke with evident emotion, with apt expression and a thorough appreciation of the duty that lay in front of him and his men. On 20 january 1917, currie began a series of well received lectures to corps and divisional headquarters based on his research. Fraternity of war is renewed in inaugurating commandery at montreal.
General sir arthur william currie, gcmg, kcb 5 december 1875 30 november 1933 was a senior officer of the canadian army who fought during world war i. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite. Jack hyatt is professor emeritus at the university of western ontario and the author of sir arthur currie. Today, he is not accorded the standing that his contribution to the great war effort merits. I wish, he wrote, i had the power to make all canadians see clearly one day of the gas battle in april 1915, or of the passchendaele battle of 1917. Mikan 3404878 from the first he never feared to jeopardize his position, his career, and his reputation, where the lives often were involved.