Military history of Canada

World War II was one of the most influential wars in history to date that lasted from 1939 - 1945 that included many of the worlds nations. World War II has shaped Canada’s economy, politics, and society drastically because the country was in a state of total war. Canada joined the Allies side, providing them with man-power and resources such as military vehicles and firearms. The war had a very significant effect on Canada as they had contributed early which made a crucial difference to the winning

Canada played a vital role in the Vietnam War, and what many people did not realize that if Canada had not taken a supporting part in the War, the communist forces most likely would have won the War quicker and there would have been more casualties. The Vietnam war was one of the most laborious and oppressive wars in American history. When Vietnam got its independence from France there was a division between North Vietnam and South Vietnam. The south was anti-communist, and thus supported by the

torn Canada apart. The conscription crisis of 1917 was a treacherous event that occurred during the First World War. During this time the relations between Quebec and the rest of Canada were in an all time low in our Canadian history. The Québécois thought conscription was merely unnecessary no matter what circumstance; while all other Canadians did essentially want conscription occur. The contrast was inevitably high on the issue of conscription between the Québécois and the rest of Canada thus

Canada is generally perceived as a country of freedom and equity in all aspects around the world. But in fact, gender equality has not yet been reached in our society. According to statistics, Canada was only ranked 35th on World Economic Forum gender gap list (“Global Gender Gap List Puts Canada at 35th”). Throughout history, activists have variously prioritized identities rooted in class, race, sexuality, age, gender and ability, but changes will need to continue in our current society and in the

Since 1867, Canada has been attempting to become its own independent nation. Canada has been trying to achieve its freedom from external control and influence from the United Kingdom, and be rewarded with the right of self-government. Canadian leaders and heroes have been persistent on proving that Canada is capable of growing up and separating from its mother country, Britain. This sovereignty could bring Canada many opportunities, which she would have never come close to, as a colony of the British

One of Canada’s largest military endeavors was the battle of Vimy Ridge during World War One. It was a fierce battle between Germans and Canadians. Canada was trying to take over the German controlled ridge, which ran from northwest to southwest between Lens and Arras, France. Its highest point was 145 feet above sea level, which was exceptionally helpful in battle because of the very flat landscape. Already over 200,000 men had fallen at Vimy, all desperately trying to take or defend this important

“Describe how WW1 changed Canada both internationally and at home” Essay World war one had a huge impact on Canada and will not be forgotten. World War 1 was a very bloody and deadly war that had effects on Canadian autonomy, Canadian nationalism and pride, and also societal changes. The outcomes of Canadian autonomy have not been to great with damaging changes to the French-English relationship. However, it wasn’t that bad and a lot of good came from it as well. Canada’s transition from a self

In his book The American Revolution, 1775-1783, John Richard Alden focuses on the military aspects and history of one of the most analyzed topics in US History, the American Revolution. According to a New York Times report, John Richard Alden was a history professor at Duke University who wrote books about U.S History such as bibliographies about many important figures in the Revolution. Throughout his book, Professor Alden argues that the American colonists' fight for independence is reasonable

When the Second World War began it changed Canada and the rest of the entire world. This war involved a vast majority of the world’s nations and included all the world’s greatest powers. This war would become known as the most wide spread war in history and directly involved more than 100 million people from 30 different countries all around the world. Was Canada’s role in the Allied war effort significant or not? I believe it was because Canada made a lot of sacrifices and showed a lot of commitment

willing to receive the Canadians as adopted brethren;... I therefore feel anxious not only to add the Floridas to the south but the Canadas to the north of this Empire..."(8) America now had their major objective for the war and despite objections by New England and New York, war was declared by a slim margin on June 18,1812. Logically this war was a serious threat to Canada, since it was only in North America that the U.S. could hope to defeat the British. Geographically, the struggle