Canada During World War II

Question 1

Canada’s War Plan

Answer 1

The defence and security of Canada comes firsts

• The production of food supplies for Britian
• The production of weapons and ammunition for allied forces.
• Training for allied pilots.
• Development of RCAF for home defence and overseas duty.
• Development of RCN for home defence and convoy duty.
• Development of the Canadian Army for home defence and overseas duty.

-development of the Merchant Navy to transport troops and war materials overseas.

Question 2

William Lyon Mackenzie King

Answer 2

Canada also built aircraft for the Royal Air Force and the Royal Canadian Air Force, and therefore played a crucial role in the Battle of Britain.

Question 3

Royal Canadian Navy/Merchant navy

Answer 3

Canada’s Royal Canadian Navy and their Merchant Navy played a crucial role in supplying Britain with the men, supplies and weapons they needed to fend off Germany.

Question 4

British Commonwealth Air Training Plan

Answer 4

Canada was the base for allied air training programs during World War II.

Canada also built aircraft for the Royal Air Force and the Royal Canadian Air Force, and played a crucial role in the Battle of Britain.

Question 5

Battle of the Atlantic

Answer 5

During the early stages of World War II, Canada’s main objective was to keep Britain supplied.
However, whenever Canada sent supplies or men to Britain, they would be hunted relentlessly by German U-boats. This struggle was known as the Battle of the Atlantic.

Question 6

Dieppe Raid

Answer 6

they assigned the task of attacking and securing the town of Dieppe to the Canadian Army. The goal was to sease a major port, gather intel and destroy critical defences. 6000 troops stormed the beaches 80% of them being canadians. from the cliffs the germans could see the lengths of each beach. trapped on the beach the soldiers were caught in cross fire from German machine guns. British soldiers commanded the surviving soldiers to evacuate.