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Due to the declaration of war from the UK
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- The British Commonwealth Air Force is stablished
- People from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, among other countries, were brought to Canda for training
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The UK stands alone before the Axis Powers, and it's only being sustained by the Commonwelth (Canada included)
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The forces trained in 1939 in Canada were useful un in the development of this battle for the UK -
On December 8, the Japanese attacked the Canadian forces, killing hundreds and taking POw's -
In April of this year, the US and Mexico agreed to mutual defense and use of air bases
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Allowed the US to lend and lease supplies to the UK
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Had a great impact on the relations between Japan and the US, and it was a cause of the attack on Pear Harbor
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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 -
German U-boats sunk a Mexican oil tanker, and the government demanded an apology and compensation, but both were denied by the Nazis
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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
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Had significant Canadian participation
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Canada
- 21,400 troops United States
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Lead to the final push by the allied forces, and ultimately to the defeat of the Axis Powers. It was orchestrated by Canadian forces. -
This air squad fought the Japanese over Formosa and Luzon, and provided support for US troops in the area.