Although it’s not considered polite to say it, Canada has never really been an independent country. Not quite.

A reading of a new book on Canada’s military history tells us this without meaning to. David Borys’s “Punching Above Our Weight” offers a comprehensive account of Canada’s military entanglements from Confederation to Afghanistan, and beyond.

If you want a clear summary of the slow creation of an independent Canadian military, tracing its roots from early battles against the Métis in the West up to the Boer War and through the great wars of the 20th century, you’ll find it here.

Throughout most of its history, Canada has merely been a proxy of either Britain or the United States{ai:summary}<p>David Borys's book "Punching Above Our Weight" explores Canada's military history, revealing the gradual development of an independent Canadian military from its early conflicts to modern engagements. It highlights key events, including battles against the Métis and participation in the Boer and World Wars. </p><p>The narrative underscores Canada's ongoing military entanglements and raises questions about its true independence as a nation. #history</p>

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