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Canada at War
Instead of being at war automatically when Britain declared war as they were in 1914, Canada declared war on Germany after Parliament voted to go to war. -
First Troops
The First Canadian troop convoy sets sail for Britain. -
Dunkirk Evacuation
The British army fled Dunkirk, France was left to surrender to the Germany army in June because there was nothing barring the French capital after the evacuation. -
Battle of Hong Kong
December 8-25: The Battle of Hong Kong was the first place Canadians fought a land battle in Second World War. There were over 500 Canadian casualties. The soldiers imprisoned endured brutal conditions and treatment, many didn't survive. -
Battle of Dieppe
5,000 troops of the second Canadian Infantry Division, along with British troops, attack the French port of Dieppe on the English Channel Coast. The battle resulted in 3,367 casualties including 1,946 prisoners and 907 Canadians died. Two Canadians were rewarded with Victoria crosses. -
Allied Invasion of Sicily (Operation Husky)
July 9-17: Operation Husky was the beginning of the Italian Campaign. Allies attacked from air and land. The battle was an Allied victory and resulted in over 562 Canadians KIA, 1,664 wounded and 84 imprisoned. -
D-Day
Troops landed on beaches along the Normandy Coast which were codenamed, Sword, Juno, Gold, Utah and Omah. Resulting in about 1000 Canadian casualties, 359 KIA. -
Falaise Pocket
August 12-21: The Falaise Pocket is closed by the Allies and the Germans seventh army is trapped. Canada suffered 5,679 casualties and Germany suffered 10,000 losses. -
Battle of Scheldt
The First Canadian Army is given orders to clear the Scheldt of German occupiers. The first attacks began on the 13th. -
Battle of Scheldt (part 2)
Canadian troops are able to seize the town of Woensdrecht at the entrance to South Beveland. By the 3rd of November, the south shore of the Scheldt is free. The battle resulted in 6,367 Canadian casualties. -
Capturing Walcheren Island
November 6-8: The capital of the Island of Walcheren is secured and by the 8th, German forces are defeated. -
Battle of Rhineland
Feb 8-March 10: Fought by the First Canadian Army and Ninth US Army. Tactical support was poor and flooded fields from the weather made the fight more difficult. The banks of Rhine which was the last major line of German defence is secured. Canada suffered 5,300 casualties. -
VE Day
VE Day or Victory in Europe is a holidy that celebrates the surrender of Germany and the Allied victory.
