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Canada in the Second World War, 1939–1945

Soldiers of the 9th Canadian Infantry Brigade landing at Juno Beach, 6 June 1944. Follow-up waves of the 9th Canadian Infantry Brigade disembarking with bicycles from landing craft onto 'Nan White' sector of Juno Beach at Bernieres-sur-Mer, 6 June 1944. A23938 · Canadian Official photographer · Photo source · Photo licence: Public domain. Resized for display; item previews may be cropped. The image remains under the licence shown.

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Germany’s invasion of Poland in 1939 began more than six years of fighting on land, at sea and in the air that ended in 1945. More than one million Canadians and Newfoundlanders served in uniform at home and around the world; over 45,000 gave their lives and another 55,000 were wounded.

Scope & context

The war as described by Veterans Affairs Canada.

Sources behind this record

Second World War | Veterans Affairs Canada ↗

Veterans Affairs Canada

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