Battles, Industry and Allies

By erllopez

  • Battle of the Atlantic (1939-1945)

    Canada officially entered the second world war. Canada declares war on Germany. Canada built small ships and operated Canadian bases by Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). Reference:
    Royal Canadian Navy. 2018. “The Battle of the Atlantic, 1939 to 1945.” Canada.Ca. May 24, 2018. https://www.canada.ca/en/navy/services/history/naval-service-1910-2010/battle-atlantic-1939-1945.html.

  • Battle of Britain

    The battle lasted for a month attacking the radar stations. 401 Squadron is the only Royal Canadian Airforce member of the 11 group. The blitz lasted for 57 nights, failed to destroy the Royal Air Force and Hitler ended Operation Sea Lion. Reference:
    National Defence,Royal Canadian Air Force. 2019. “Battle of Britain History - Royal Canadian Air Force.” Canada.Ca. August 12, 2019. https://www.canada.ca/en/air-force/services/history-heritage/battle-britain/history.html.

  • The Defence of Hongkong

    The Royal Rifles of Canada and the Winnipeg Grenadiers sailed from Vancouver to Hongkong to help defend the Hongkong from Japan. They were the first Canadian units to fight in the Second World War. Reference:
    Canada, Veterans Affairs. 2014. “The Defence of Hong Kong - Canada and the Second World War - The Second World War - History - Remembrance - Veterans Affairs Canada.” October 23, 2014.

  • The Dieppe Raid

    The Allied forces were not strong enough so while in retreat they mount a major raid on the French port of Dieppe. Canadians made up the great majority of the attackers. The raid was supported by eight Allied destroyers and 74 Allied air squadrons, eight belonging to the Royal Canadian Airforce. Out of the 4,963 Canadians who embarked for the operation, only 2,210 returned to England. Reference:
    ———. 2023b. “Dieppe - Veterans Affairs Canada.” May 19, 2023.
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    The Italian Campaign

    Canada plays a major role in liberating Italy during the Second World War. During this campaign, there were 25,264 Canadian casualties in the fighting including more than 5,900 who were killed. Reference:
    Canada, Veterans Affairs. 2019. “Canada - Italy 1943-1945 - The Second World War - History - Remembrance - Veterans Affairs Canada.” February 14, 2019. https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/history/second-world-war/canada-Italy-1943-to-1945

  • D-Day and the Battle of Normandy

    During the summer, the inexperienced Canadian soldiers fought a powerful army and many men died. It was a bloody process but once they learned the harsh lessons of battle, Canada's amateur soldier proved to be a match to their professional soldiers. Reference:
    Canada, Veterans Affair, 2019. “Normandy 1944 - Second World War - History - Veterans Affairs Canada.” January 27, 2023. https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/history/second-world-war/normandy-1944.