Bringing to life the often sidelined yet crucial Canadian effort and
sacrifice made during the World Wars
During the 20th Century, two generations of Canadians crossed the
Atlantic to offer their support to threatened democracy in Europe, united with
Britain through Commonwealth
association. These soldiers distinguished themselves at Vimy during the Great
War, then at Dieppe, Sicily, Normandy and
later, Holland,
during the Second World War. Canada was also active in defending the shipping
lanes in the North Atlantic and the Canadian Merchant Navy completed over 25,000
voyages across the Atlantic between 1939 and
1945.
Over the course of the Second World War, 1.1 million Canadians served in
the army, navy, and air force. Of these men, more than 45,000 lost their lives
and another 54,000 were wounded. The suffering and the hardships of both wars
affected many Canadians at home and abroad.
This abundantly illustrated book tells the story of the Canadians' heroic
contribution to the liberation of Europe.
