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Canada entered World War II on September 10th, 1939, declaring war independently from Britain.
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The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan began in 1939. Canada trained over 130,000 pilots for the Allies.
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In 1940, the War Supply Board was created. Organized Canada’s industries to build weapons, vehicles, and other supplies.
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attle of Hong Kong 1941. The first Canadian fight in WWII, nearly 2,000 troops fought, many were killed and taken prisoner.
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Dieppe Raid 1942. A failed attack on Nazi-occupied France. A lot of Canadian casualties, but valuable lessons for D-Day.
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Women joined the war industry in 1942. Women took on roles in factories and producing planes, tanks, and other military vehicles
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Shipbuilding in Halifax, 1942. Canada built over 400 ships in the coming years, equipped to transport troops and supplies.
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Women in Canadian factories were seen as patriotic heroes during the war, even though they were often expected to give up those jobs later on.
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Battle of Ortona 1943. Fierce fighting in Italy. Canadians gained a tough victory in close combat.
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Juno Beach 1944 (D-Day), Canada stormed the beach and pushed inland, a key part of the Allied invasion.
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Canada's battles, like Dieppe and Juno Beach, caused very heavy casualties to both sides but really helped shape the future.
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Liberation of the Netherlands, 1945. Canadian soldiers freed Dutch cities and are still celebrated there today.
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During the 2nd World War, Canada showed growing independence by declaring war on its own and becoming a key global partner.
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Veterans Affairs Canada
The Canadian Encyclopedia
Historica Canada
Library and Archives Canada
CBC Archives