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World War Two
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Military Bases Built in Newfoundland
The United States and Canada began to ensure fortification of the Atlantic Coast and Newfoundland by building military bases. source: 10 Important Canadian Operations During the Second World War :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wRAk6Oq0-I image source: Canadian Encyclopedia -
American Troops Arrive at St. John's
American troops first arrived at St. John's in January 1941 and within the months following Newfoundland and Labrador became one of the most highly militarized places in North America because the United States spent more than $100 million on building military bases. -
The Dieppe Raid
Operation Jubilee was a joint strike on a French resort town occupied by Nazi Germany conducted by British and Canadian military forces in August of 1942. Almost 4,000 Canadian soldiers died. -
D-Day
On D-Day about 15,000 Canadian soldiers stormed Juno Beach, The Royal Canadian Navy supplied ships and about 10,000 sailors to assist in the attack, as well as 450 Canadian soldiers who had dropped behind enemy lines using parachutes and gliders while it was still dark. The Royal Canadian Air Force had also supported the invasion with Lancaster bombers and Spitfire fighter planes , 23 of the airmen were killed in battle. In total 1,096 Canadian soldiers were killed. -
The Battle of The Scheldt
The First Canadian Army played a crucial role in clearing the Scheldt of German forces. This victory sadly resulted in the deaths of over 6,300 Canadians -
The Battle of The Atlantic
Canadian military fought in The Battle of The Atlantic from the start of world war two all the way till the end of the war. Canadian soldiers defended ally convoys. Approximately 4,352 Canadians died during this battle. -
Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombing
After atomic bombs were dropped onto Hiroshima and days later Nagasaki, around 80,000 Canadian soldiers were no longer necessary to be deployed.