The History of the 8 Canadian Field Regiment SP-book

I am a new user & find the site wonderful. I cannot find what I want unfortunately, so hopefully someone will have an answer for me.
I am a retired serviceman doing research to trace my Father's service involvement in Operation Timberwolf II - Italian Campaign.
He was a Gunner - Driver Mechanic in the 8th Field Regiment RCA & soldiered under 5th Canadian Armoured Division attached to the 8th British Army.
I have noticed in the gunners of Canada book Nicholson uses as a reference , The History of the 8 Canadian Field Regiment SP.
I cannot locate such a book.
My question is does anyone know where to get this book?
Thanks

 

Haven't located book yet but found this excellent webpage on them.
8th Field Regiment (Self-Propelled), RCA

Stories We Remember - RCA Stories

 

Thanks Wessex Wyvern
Read the story & there is a lot of info I can use. Good luck on finding the book.

 

I'm having trouble finding any mention of it too.
Maybe it's in the Library and Archives Canada.
On Our Website - Library and Archives Canada

I'd also suggest contacting the RCA Museum.
http://www.rcamuseum.com/

 

The Gunners of Canada Vols 1 & 2 (2 volume set) was published in 1967 and appears to be out of print. One seller has it for sale on Amazon for over $200. You may want to check your local used book stores or university libraries. Here is the Amazon link:

Amazon.com: Used and New: The Gunners of Canada Vols 1 & 2 (2 volume set)

 

Thanks
I have the Gunners of Canada from our library. Still going through it.
I have contacted the Shilo museum so I will see what they can tell me. I will be sure to let the forum know if I locate The History of the 8 Canadian Field Regiment SP

 

Found it!!!!
Shilo museum: We have a copy of the booklet in our archives. We also have the third copy of the war diary of 8th Field Regiment (SP), RCA. Please be aware that we charge fees for research and copying. http://www.rcamuseum.com/
Appreciate all your help

 

Good news, hope they don't charge too much.

 

The war diary is the daily record of the Regiment. The 48 volumes 1942 to 1945 would run into approx 1,500 pages.
Not getting the diary- too expensive, a reason to visit the museum in Shilo to see it...

 

If you have to return Gunners of Canada to the library, I have a copy that I purchased from the RCA Museum in Shilo and can look up information. I lucked out and got my copy of the 3LAA history from there for $5 this past year, after searching for anything about the regiment for years. Also, check with your local legion, you may be surprised at what they might have. My local legion has a war museum and an extensive library that I will hopefully be making better use of in the near future. If you get a chance to go to Ottawa, you can probably access the regimental history in the research centre at the War Museum, as well as National Archives if you make arrangements in advance of your visit. Good Luck!

 

Hello Michelle
Thanks for all your information. I will check out the legion.
I read a few of your threads & was interested in your article about
Grace Murray Hopper. What a good story.
L479 Gunner

 

I just joined the forum and I am the son of one of the original members of the 8th Cdn Army Fd Regt. I have been doing research on the regiment. I noticed that folks are talking about a "Book" called "History of 8 Canadian Field Regiment (Self Propelled) Royal Canadian Artillery from 1 September 1939 to may 1945 World War II". This is not a book, but a paper that was written by an unknown member of the 8th Fd Regt and consists of 14 pages of typed print. I was given a copy of this paper by my dad several years ago. If anyone wants a copy let me know. I am in the process of transcribing it and adding some photos. my email is rcafmwo@gmail.com

 

Darrell.

I include the Battle of the Hitler Line in my battlefield tour to Cassino so if you ever come over the pond, do look me up. I look firstly at 1 Cdn Inf Div cutting through the line near Aquino on 23 May 44 and then move up to the River Melfa to see how 5 Cdn Armd Div neatly took over the lead that same night and managed to bounce the German defence before it could get established. A remarkable achievement indeed.

Regards

Frank