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The German attack on Poland
With the desire to expand German territory, Adolf Hitler invaded Poland. However, due to promises on protecting Poland, Britain and France declared war on Germany; ultimately starting World War 2. -
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World War 2
A bloody and brutal war that raises a few questions about humanity. -
The "Phony War" Begins
When was declared in September 1939, The Allies (Britain, France, and the Commonwealth) quickly stationed their units along France's border with Germany and waited. Though from October to April 1940, nothing happened, this lead some people to believe there might not be a war. -
The German Attack on Norway and Denmark
After the Phony War, Germany used Blitzkreig tactics to attack Norway and Denmark. -
The German attack on the Netherlands, Luxemboug and Belgium
After taking Denmark and Norway, the "Low Countries" took the heat. The Netherlands, along with Luxembourg and Belgium were quickly conquered by Germany. -
Evacuation at Dunkirk
When the German army surrounded during the Battle of France The Dunkirk Evacuation code-name Operation Dynamo was utilised. The Allied troops escaped by the help of fishing boats pleasure crafts, ferries, and mechant ships. -
North-African Campaign
Also known as the Desert War, was a campaign fought by the Allies against the Axis for the control of valuable resources and strategic positions. In order to have control over the Mediterranean, the Axis had to control the Straight of Gibraltar and the Suez Canal. Fortunately, in May 1943, the allies turned the time and won. This was a much needed victory in order to liberate Italy. -
Germany Defeats France
After the Evacuation at Dunkirk, Germany took the oppurtunity to take France. Defeated, France surrendered to Nazi Germany, leaving Birtain and the Commonwealth to fight against the Nazis. -
Battle of Britain
Also known as "Operation Sea Lion" which was Hitler's plan to invade Britain.Enraged with the bombing of Berlin, Hitler ordered the Luftwaffe to bomb London. These raids are known as "The Blitz." Despite the Germans having more Aircraft than the British, radar and effective fighter planes such as the Spitfire and the Hurricane allowed the RAF to defeat the Germans. -
Battle of the Atlantic
At first, the outcome looked grim, though cracking the German naval code allowed the Allies to track U-Boats. Canada and the RCN contributed by providing escorts. In an attempt to stop U-Boats from bombing cargo ships, Canada started building corvettes, under the protection of Liberator bombers. -
Operation Barbarossa
When Hitler saw Russia as a potential source of raw materials, agricultural land, and labor, he launched a massive attack known as "Operation Brabarossa." Despite Russia being unprepared, the cold and harsh winter of Russia brought the invaders to their knees. -
The War in the Pacific
In a campaign to expand its territory, Japan prepared to invade American and European colonies. On december 7, 1941, Japanese planes bombed Pearl Harbor then later the US terrirory in the Philippines. -
Battle of Hong Kong
A battle of unspeakable lack of humanity. Thousands of inexperienced Canadian soldier were sent to hold the British Colony, Hong Kong. When defeated, Allied troops were excecuted, and tortured beforehand. Some even lived to tell the tale. -
Dieppe Raid
In order to test new tactics, and scout enemy defenses the Allies prepared a smaller raid to do so. Unfortunately, contrary to the plan, ships landed in daylight. Allied troops were pushed back by the German defense. The result was a German victory and 1493 dead Canadians, 1946 captured. -
Battle of Sicily
During the invasion of Sicily, Canadians fought Italian and German forces through 240km of montainous terrain. This victory lead to Mussolini's downfall. -
Battle of Ortona
In the Battle of Ortona, the advances made by the Allied troops were slow. Battles were fought house to house on the town's steep and rubber filled streets. This victory allowed Allied troops to advance through Italy and join the campaign in France. -
D-Day
D-Day, also known as "Operation Overlord" was a full-scale invasion on Europe by the Allies. It involved landing Ally troops on 5 beaches which were codenamed: Sword, Juno, Gold, Omaha, and Utah. Well maintained secrecy of the tactics, along with the weather and reheral of the invasion allowed the operation to be a success. -
Battle of the Scheldt
Canadian Troops were commanded to take the Scheldt River in Belgium. Victory allowed the Allies to bring in supplies for a final advance into Germany. -
Battle of the Rhineland
Approximately 175,000 Canadians drove the Germans out of the Netherlands. Though successful, mud and flooded fields made this difficult, and 23,000 allied soldiers were killed. -
Netherlands Liberated
The Liberation of the Netherlands was not an easy task. Port cities such as Amsterdamn and Rotterdamn were destroyed while Food and Supplies were cut. Flooding also helped spread diseases. Though, despite all this, Canadians troops still managed to defeat the Nazi occupation and liberate the Netherlands -
Scissors beat Paper
V for Victory! Hitler was cornered, Allies invaded from the North and West, while the Soviet from the East. Nazi Germany is finally defeated.
