ww2

By jillgoff
  • Canada declares war on Germany

    Canada declares war on Germany

    Canada declares war on Germany, one week after Britain and France, asserting its independence in foreign policy.

  • The first Canadian troops are sent to Britain

  • Troops arrive in the UK

  • Japan attacks Pearl Harbor

    Japan attacks Pearl Harbor

    Canada declares war on Japan the same day.

  • Battle of Hong Kong

    nearly 2,000 Canadians defend the colony; 290 are killed, 493 wounded, and many captured.
  • The Conscription Plebiscite is held

    The Conscription Plebiscite is held

    Canadians vote on whether the government can send conscripted soldiers overseas. Most English-speaking Canadians vote "yes," but many French-speaking Canadians vote "no." This causes tension between the two groups.
  • D-Day

    D-Day

    Canadian troops land at Juno Beach in France. It’s part of a huge Allied invasion to free Europe from Nazi control. Over 14,000 Canadians land that day.

  • Canadian soldiers help liberate the Netherlands

    freeing Dutch people from years of Nazi occupation.

  • Victory in Europe

    Germany surrenders. The war in Europe is over.
  • Victory over Japan

    Victory over Japan

    Japan surrenders. World War II is officially over.