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Canada joins the Allies, one week after Britain. This marked Canada’s independent decision, showing growing sovereignty. The historical thinking concept is historical significance. -
Canada trains over 130,000 aircrew from Allied nations, becoming the Aerodrome of Democracy. The historical thinking concept cause and consequence. -
Canada and the U.S. agree to coordinate military production, preventing economic imbalance. -
Canada’s factories switch to war production: vehicles, weapons, ships, and aircraft. Women enter the workforce in large numbers. -
Nearly 2,000 Canadian soldiers defend the British colony of Hong Kong against Japanese forces. The battle ends in defeat, and many Canadians are taken as prisoners of war. The Historical thinking concept was Cause and Consequence. -
Built by Canadian and American troops to defend against a potential Japanese invasion. Strengthened North American defense cooperation. -
A disastrous raid on Dieppe, France, involving nearly 5,000 Canadians. It results in heavy losses but provides valuable lessons for future Allied invasions. The historical thinking concept is Evidence. -
Canada plays a key role in this successful Allied invasion of Italy, marking the beginning of the Italian Campaign. -
Canadian troops storm Juno Beach in Normandy, France, as part of the Allied invasion. They push further inland than any other Allied force. -
Germany surrenders. Over 1 million Canadians served, with more than 45,000 killed or wounded. -
1,Carson-Hayward Institute
2,Veterans Affairs Canada.
3,Library and Archives Canada.
4,J.L. Granatstein. Canada’s War
5,Canadian War Museum