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The Battle of the Atlantic
The battle was a long time during World War II to protect ships carrying supplies from North America to Europe. -
Canada Declare War
Canada declared war on Germany independently because of he invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany on September 1, 1939. -
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During The Battle of the Atlantic
The Royal Canadian Navy was escorting shipment of supplies and fighting against German submarines that tried to stop the supplies from reaching Europe. The UK needed these supplies, so it was important to keep the shipping routes open, leading to a significant and extended conflict at sea. -
Battle of Hong Kong
Canadian forces was sent to help defend Hong Kong from a Japanese invasion during World War II. They were outnumbered and insufficient equipment, the Canadian troops were eventually defeated and taken prisoner. -
Dieppe Raid
Dieppe Raid was an Allied attack on the German held port of Dieppe in France, primarily involving Canadian forces. The raid resulted in heavy casualties but offered important lessons for future amphibious operations -
Italian Campaign
Canadian forces landed in Sicily and advanced through Italy.This campaign was part of the Allied strategy to weaken Axis powers in Southern Europe. The goal was to divert German resources from the Eastern and Western Fronts. -
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Liberation of the Netherlands
Canadian forces cleared the area between the Maas and Rhine rivers in the Battle of the Rhineland. They then liberated parts of the Netherlands and advanced into northern Germany. By May 5,1945, when Germany surrendered, Canadian troops had secured key areas and helped deliver food to the Dutch. The campaign cost 11,336 Canadian lives, with 237,000 soldiers involved in the operations. -
Normandy Landings
Canadian forces landed on Juno Beach during the Normandy Invasion against Nazi Germany. The invasion aimed to open a new front and free Nazi occupied Europe, with Canada's involvement being part of a coordinated effort to secure the beach and advance lands. -
Citation
Second World War (1939-1945) https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence/caf/militaryhistory/wars-operations/wwii.html The Battle of the Atlantic, 1939 to 1945
https://www.canada.ca/en/navy/services/history/naval-service-1910-2010/battle-atlantic-1939-1945.html World War II
https://www.britannica.com/place/Canada/World-War-II Second World War
https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/wars-and-conflicts/second-world-war