![]() ![]() ![]() June 12, 1940: the 1st Brigade of the Canadian 1st Division lands in France they are forced to leave days later when France surrenders to the Nazis. November 13, 1939: an advance party of Canadian officers lands in Britain.ĭecember 17, 1939: the first of the main body of Canadian troops arrive in Scotland inauguration of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan to train pilots and aircrew in Canada, away from the fighting.Īpril 9, 1940: Canada creates a Department of Munitions and Supply to manage the production of war material. September 16, 1939: the first Canadian convoy of merchant ships sails for Britain. September 14, 1939: The Prime Minister, William Lyon MacKenzie King, declares that Canada should be the arsenal of the Allies and pledges not to institute conscription. ![]() Germany - the first and only time Canada has declared war on another country on its own. September 10, 1939: Canada declares war on September 3, 1939: the passenger liner Athenia is torpedoed, killing the first Canadian of the war, stewardess Hannah Baird of Quebec. As well, although many Canadians were hoping for a rapid end to the conflict, no one knew with any certainty when the war would end. Photo: Library and Archives Canada/PA 171080 CloseĪs you read through the chronology of events, it is important to remember that Canadians had no assurance at the outset of the war that their country would not be invaded or that their homes would not be bombed. Convoy of landing craft en route to Dieppe during 'Operation Jubilee.' Aug. ![]()
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