The Great Halifax Explosion
A World War I Story of Treachery, Tragedy, and Extraordinary Heroism
John U. Bacon
The book chronicles the events leading up to, during, and after the 1917 collision between two ships in Halifax Harbour, which resulted in the largest man-made explosion before the atomic bomb. It details the devastating aftermath, the acts of heroism, and the international aid response, particularly from Boston, highlighting the enduring bond formed between the cities.
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