Canadian Heroes of World War II: True Stories of Individual Bravery from the Battlefields of World War II

by Alex Viner

What kind of person single-handedly liberates an entire town? Who volunteers for one of the most dangerous espionage missions of the war? What drives a soldier to sacrifice everything for their comrades?
The bravery of Canada's men and women in World War II is a shining example of unwavering spirit. From the frozen battlefields of Europe to the treacherous seas of the Atlantic, these unsung heroes shaped the course of history with their fearless actions.
In the third book of the Heroes of World War II series, Canadian Heroes of World War II brings to life the incredible true stories of those who risked everything, likeLéo the fearless, one-eyed soldier who infiltrated the Dutch town of Zwolle alone and drove out German forcesJoan a courageous driver who led hundreds of Dutch and British civilians through the hostile jungles of Sumatra to safetyWilliam a brilliant spymaster whose work in intelligence and espionage helped shape the course of the warTommy a First Nations soldier who used his elite scouting skills to gather intelligence and carry out daring missions behind enemy linesFern Blodgett the first Canadian woman to serve as a wireless radio operator on a merchant ship, braving the Atlantic crossing over 70 times to support the war effortAnd many more!
If you love stories of courage, resilience, and the triumph of the human spirit, this book is a must-read.
Get your copy of Canadian Heroes of World War II today and discover the true stories of Canada’s greatest war heroes!

286 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 1, 2025

Reviews

[Melissa Cantrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Untold Stories of Canadian Heroes

Leo Majors fought on Juno Beach on D-day and rescued 98 Canadian soldiers after he had been separated from his troops and continued to fight in the Korean War. Andrew Mynarski wrote a last letter home to his mother, family and fiance just before his fighter plane took cannon from a German Junker Ju 88. Andrew helped the soldiers parachute to safety and successfully saved the crew. Andrew's parachute caught fire, he was able to land safely, and died later after succumbing to burns.John Foote took enemy fire while carrying and rescuing over 30 Allied soldiers left to die on Dieppe Beach and transported them to safety on a landing craft. Joan Fletcher rescued over 100,000 civilians left to die in Indonesia. She coordinated with the Japanese embassy, obtained over 10 trucks and a ferry to help prisoners of war escape. She refused to leave anyone behind. Frederick Tilston, outnumbered by German soldiers led Company C into battle, fighting bravely, Fred took several bullets to the head and one to the hip. Company C started with 100 men and only 26 remained. He took it upon himself to run supplies back and forth from a farmhouse to the soldiers and Fred Tilson took another bullet in the leg and survived.

There are so many brave selfless acts of courage t old by Alex Viner. His historic research is unmatched. II definitely recommend this book along with his other books AMERICAN HEROES OF WORLD WAR II and BRITISH HEROES OF WORLD WAR II

[sureshot · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the introduction of this book. I don’t think most people realize how involved Cananda was in this war. The heroes start with Leo Major. It starts with a brief but relevant history of his life before the war and then goes right into the heroic acts. The author does a great job honoring this man by pointing out the highlights of his war efforts. At times, it’s graphic, which only underscores how brave this man was. I love how the author points out how the man’s arrogance played into how good of a soldier he was. By not just lavishing praise on the man like he’s perfect, you get to understand this was an actual man doing these amazing things. After the acts, there is a brief, but honoring description of the rest of the hero’s life. You’re left with a good understanding of the brave man and his deeds. There are many more stories like this. I don’t think you need to be Canadian to love this book. It’s just about amazing people doing amazing things to save the world, and I highly recommend it.

[J. Witcher · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve always been hooked on World War II stories. If there’s a book about the war, chances are I’ve read it. But I’ll admit—most of what I’ve read has been about Americans. I knew Canada played a role, but I couldn’t have told you much about it. That’s why Alex Viner’s Canadian Heroes of World War II: True Stories of Individual Bravery from the Battlefields of World War II caught my eye.
The book doesn’t try to give you long, detailed life stories. Instead, it shares quick, powerful snapshots of Canadians—men and women—who found themselves in the middle of danger and did something brave. These aren’t dry history lessons. They feel like campfire stories, the kind you can picture in your mind as you read.
Because each story is short, you can pick it up and read several at a sitting, or at least that’s the way it was intended to be. What happened to me was that I was constantly going onto the Internet and reading more about one fascinating person or another. Reading about these brave men and women gave me a new respect for Canada’s contribution to the war.

[Will · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alex Viner’s Canadian Heroes of World War II: True Stories of Individual Bravery from the Battlefields of World War II is a collection of truly heroic stories of Canadians in Word War 2. This is an excellent collection of world war two heroes and any fan of history will thoroughly enjoy it. The book reads like an excellent reference book – short chapters that can be read in 10 minutes of less. The twenty-three chapters tell the story of a distinct Canadian hero providing the context and description the acts of heroism. Each story provides some insight into the person – including their pre-war and post-war life – and a description of their role in the war. The book is well researched and well documented. This is not a novel you would read straight through, but at 10 to 20 minutes at a time and this book is a gem. The book is a great read for any history buff – but certainly makes you proud of Canada!