Canada and World War II Battles
Important World War II battles and campaigns in which Canadians fought.
Battle of Dieppe
The Battle of Dieppe in World War II was a test for the full-scale invasion of western Europe, and it was a disaster for the Canadians.
The Battle of Dieppe in World War II was a test for the full-scale invasion of western Europe, and it was a disaster for the Canadians.
Dieppe - Canadian Army Newsreels
Six video clips from newsreels on Dieppe produced at Canadian Military Headquarters in London during World War II. From the National Archives of Canada.
Six video clips from newsreels on Dieppe produced at Canadian Military Headquarters in London during World War II. From the National Archives of Canada.
D-Day
On June 6, 1944, 14,000 Canadians landed in Normandy on D-Day, the Allied invasion of France that marked a turning point in World War II.
On June 6, 1944, 14,000 Canadians landed in Normandy on D-Day, the Allied invasion of France that marked a turning point in World War II.
Battle of the Atlantic
The Battle of the Atlantic in the Second World War was a six-year long struggle for the supply route between North America and the United Kingdom. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
The Battle of the Atlantic in the Second World War was a six-year long struggle for the supply route between North America and the United Kingdom. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
Battle of Britain
In 1940, a small number of fighter pilots from the Allied countries, including Canada, defeated German plans for the invasion of Britain. From National Defence.
In 1940, a small number of fighter pilots from the Allied countries, including Canada, defeated German plans for the invasion of Britain. From National Defence.
Belgium
In the autumn of 1944, more than 800 Canadians died in their efforts to liberate Flanders. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
In the autumn of 1944, more than 800 Canadians died in their efforts to liberate Flanders. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
Hong Kong
Canadians arrived to defend Hong Kong in 1941 just before the outbreak of war with Japan. More than a quarter did not return. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
Canadians arrived to defend Hong Kong in 1941 just before the outbreak of war with Japan. More than a quarter did not return. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
Italy
The Mediterranean campaign lasted for 20 months. Nearly 6000 Canadians were killed. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
The Mediterranean campaign lasted for 20 months. Nearly 6000 Canadians were killed. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
The Netherlands
More than 7,600 Canadians died in the Liberation of the Netherlands, and Canada and the Netherlands have had a strong bond since. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
More than 7,600 Canadians died in the Liberation of the Netherlands, and Canada and the Netherlands have had a strong bond since. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
Normandy
From Dieppe and the Italian Campaign, to D-Day, Capriquet, Caen, Verrières Ridge and the Falaise Gap. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
From Dieppe and the Italian Campaign, to D-Day, Capriquet, Caen, Verrières Ridge and the Falaise Gap. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
The Scheldt
The First Canadian Army was involved in bitter fighting in the Scheldt Estuary, necessary to open the port of Antwerp. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
The First Canadian Army was involved in bitter fighting in the Scheldt Estuary, necessary to open the port of Antwerp. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
South East Asia
About 8000 Canadians, mainly in the RCAF, served in South East Asia. From Veterans Affairs Canada.
About 8000 Canadians, mainly in the RCAF, served in South East Asia. From Veterans Affairs Canada.