🏆 Allied March to Victory

How many Canadian soldiers arrived at Juno Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944?

On D-Day at Juno Beach, 359 Canadians died and 715 were wounded.

How many Canadians participated in the Battle of the Rhineland that began on February 8, 1945?

In the Battle of the Rhineland, more than 5,300 Canadians were killed out of nearly 23,000 total Allied deaths.

When did Germany surrender to the Allies, ending the war in Europe?

The atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki killed an estimated 200,000 people total (about 135,000 in Hiroshima and 50,000 in Nagasaki).

On what date did Japan surrender, finally ending World War II?

Explain why D-Day (Operation Overlord) was successful when Dieppe had been such a disaster. Include details about planning, secrecy, weather, and German preparedness.

Describe the liberation of the Netherlands and explain why this campaign was particularly meaningful for both Canadian forces and the Dutch people. Include details about the conditions in Holland and the grateful reception of Canadian troops.

Analyze Canada's role in the Manhattan Project and evaluate the moral implications of using atomic weapons to end the war. Consider both the military effectiveness and the human costs of the atomic bombs.