🚢 Canada's Contribution to the War Effort

How many ships and sailors did the Royal Canadian Navy have when war broke out in 1939?

By the end of the war, the Royal Canadian Navy had grown to 400 vessels and more than 100,000 sailors.

When did the Allies believe they had won the Battle of the Atlantic?

The Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service (WRENS) was created in 1942.

How many people enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) during the war?

The casualty rate for RCAF aircrew was as high as seven out of ten, with nearly 10,000 Canadian Bomber Group members losing their lives.

How many civilians were killed in the Allied bombing attack on Hamburg?

Explain how Canada helped turn the tide in the Battle of the Atlantic. Include details about convoy escorts, corvettes, and technological advantages the Allies gained.

Describe the roles of women in Canada's naval and air forces during WWII. How were their contributions limited by attitudes of the time, and what types of work did they perform?

Analyze the controversial nature of Canada's participation in Bomber Command. Explain the strategic purposes of bombing German cities and evaluate the moral and human costs of this campaign.