Second World War in the Americas

By Mat49
  • Canada declares war on Germany

    Due to the declaration of war from the UK
  • Canada arms up its forces

    • The British Commonwealth Air Force is stablished
    • People from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, among other countries, were brought to Canda for training
  • Armistice of 1940

    The UK stands alone before the Axis Powers, and it's only being sustained by the Commonwelth (Canada included)
  • Battle of Britain (Start)

    Battle of Britain (Start)

    The forces trained in 1939 in Canada were useful un in the development of this battle for the UK
  • Canadian forces arrive at Hong Kong

    Canadian forces arrive at Hong Kong

    On December 8, the Japanese attacked the Canadian forces, killing hundreds and taking POw's
  • Agreement Between the US and Mexico

    In April of this year, the US and Mexico agreed to mutual defense and use of air bases
  • Lend Lease Aid

    Allowed the US to lend and lease supplies to the UK
  • Abrogation of the Japanese-American Commercial Treaty

    Had a great impact on the relations between Japan and the US, and it was a cause of the attack on Pear Harbor
  • Pearl Harbor Attack

    Pearl Harbor Attack

    The US declared war on Japan, and in the coming months, Mexico would as well, since it made the Mexicans feel insecure about an attack from Japan against them
  • Portero del Llano sunk by Germany

    German U-boats sunk a Mexican oil tanker, and the government demanded an apology and compensation, but both were denied by the Nazis
  • German response to the Mexican demands

    Germany responded to the demands of apology and monetary compensation by Mexico by sinking more Mexican boats. This increased the tension between the countries, and ultimately lead to the declaration of war on Germany by Mexico
  • The Dieppe Raid

    Had significant Canadian participation
  • D-Day

    D-Day

    Canada
    - 21,400 troops United States
    - 73,000 troops
  • Battle of Scheldt (Start)

    Battle of Scheldt (Start)

    Lead to the final push by the allied forces, and ultimately to the defeat of the Axis Powers. It was orchestrated by Canadian forces.
  • Aztec Eagles arrive at Manila Bay

    Aztec Eagles arrive at Manila Bay

    This air squad fought the Japanese over Formosa and Luzon, and provided support for US troops in the area.