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The Battle of the Atlantic
The war against the U-boats was a significant event for the Royal Canadian Navy in the twentieth century. Canada -
Canada Declares war on Germany
Canada officially declared war on Germany which marked its entry into WWII. The Canadian Encyclopedia -
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The Battle of Britain
In 1940, from July to September, the Royal Canadian Air Force played a big part in the Battle of Britain, contributing pilots and aircraft to defend against the German air force. Canada -
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Asia and the Pacific
Canadian forces were involved in the war in Asia from its outset. The fighting in the Pacific did not begin only with the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.Veterans -
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The Defense against Hong Kong
It was against Japan in the defense of Hong Kong that Canadian soldiers were first committed to battle during the second world war. Veterans -
The Dieppe raid
Canadian forces participated in the Dieppe raid, the allies launched a major raid on the French coastal port of Dieppe. Veterans -
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The Italian Campaign
Canadian troops played a vital role in the 20-month Mediterranean campaign which led to the liberation of Italy. In Sicily from July 10 to August 6,1943 and in mainland Italy from September 3,1943 to February 25,1945.Veterans -
D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
Over a brutal 10-week period in the stifling heat of that terrible summer, the inexperienced soldiers of the first Canadian Army fought against a powerful enemy, suffering heavy casualties. Veterans -
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Liberation of the Netherlands
Town by town, Canadian soldiers pushed back the occupying German forces in the Netherlands. Veterans -
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Liberation of Belgium
In the fall of 1944, Canadian troops helped liberate Belgium in Northwest Europe. Veterans -
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Battle of the Scheldt
To help the Allies gain access to the port of Antwerp, Canadians fought to clear the Germans from the Scheldt.Veterans -
V-J Day or Victory over Japan Day
V-J Day marks the end of World War II, one of the deadliest and most destructive wars in history. Defense