Canada In Ww2 Flashcards
(14 cards)
Before the war started, why were most Canadians not concerned with what was happening in Europe and Asia?
They were focused on revolver from the Great Depression. They were hesitant to engaged in another war after the trauma from ww1
What were the major causes of ww2?
When Hitler broke the treaty of Versailles, rise of regimes and expansionism
Why did Canada wait one week before declaring war on Germany?
To align with Britain and to consult with parliament
Many veterans said that joining was the thing to do what does this mean?
You were looked down upon if you didn’t join
Where did Canadian troops first see action in ww2? Why was this controversial?
They first saw action in the battle of France. This was controversial because Canadians felt their county should only fight if directly threatened
Why was 1942 described and the darkest day for the allies?
Because Hitler took basically everything and they felt uncertain
Explaon the Dieppe raid and the controversy surrounding it
It was an allied attack on the German occupied port of Dieppe . There were many casualties due to poor planning
Explain d day and the Canadian involvement
It was an allied invasion of Normandy. Canadians played a crucial role
What role did the Canadian navy play in the battle of the Atlantic?
Be escorting merchant convoys, and hunting German u boats
What was the British commonwealth air training plan?
They brought people from all over the world to train
Explain what happened to the Japanese Canadians during the war
They were rounded up in ships. They lived hard lives and they were held in internment camps. 
Where were the Canadian soldiers involved in the final stages of the war?
Northwest Europe, including the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany
How did the war in Europe end and when?
Hitler killed himself and the German surrendered May 7 of 1945 
What ended of the war in the Pacific and when?
September 2, 1945 the Japanese surrendered because of the bombing 
