Did you know...- more than 1.1 million Canadians served in World War Two, including 106 000 in the Royal Canadian Navy and 200 000 in the Royal Canadian Air Force
- The first Canadian infantryman to die in World War Two was Private John Gray. He was captured and executed by the Japanese on December 13, 1941 in Hong Kong
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- Canada was the first Commonwealth country to send troops to Britain in 1939
- During 1939-1945, hundreds of thousands of Canadians enlisted in the army. This included more than 40% of the male population between the ages of 18 and 45. |
Quiz Yourself!1) Why was D-Day delayed for 24 hours?
a. Bad weather b. The Germans found out about the invasion c. The naval ships broke down d. The Allies got lost in the English Channel 2) Which country, out of the Allies, penetrated the furthest inland during D-Day? a. United States b. Canada c. Germany d. Britain 3) After the death of Franklin Roosevelt, which American president decided to drop an atomic bomb on Japan? a. Albert Einstein b. Barack Obama c. William McKay d. Harry Truman 4) How did the Allies trick the Germans prior to D-Day? a. They created fake landing crafts, installations, and air bases. b. They left for Normandy a day earlier then planned. c. They made it look like they were going to invade Dieppe. d. They did not follow through with their plan to invade Normandy. Answers 1) a. 2) b. 3) d. 4) a. |
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