Even though the allies did achieve victory, due to ineffectual commanders and poorly made decisions from executed commands and decisions many more allies were killed while prolonging Operation Overload. In contrast to any other Allied division, Canada attained its objectives for D-Day Landings and had accomplished much with a force of fourteen thousand soldiers and taking into consideration the great line of defense at Juno Beach, This was an achievement to be proud of. “Their courage, determination and self-sacrifice were immediate reasons for the success in those critical hours”. Compared to any other Allied force, Canada’s 3rd Canadian division penetrated the farthest into France. Veteran Affairs Canada states that it was the persistent efforts of the 3rd Canadian Division, the city of Caen was at last in Allied hands.
We have a country full of diversity, multiple cultures/races living and working together. Without these events we many not have the freedom and pride we have to be Canadian. Firstly, in canadian history one important event that is significant to Canada is the Battle of Vimy Ridge. This was the first battle Canada and the Allies had led and won in World War One. “Through preparation must lead to success.
The strong feelings of nationalism overwhelmed Canadians, and we took pride in securing our identity as the hockey nation by defeating the Soviets. The ’72 Summit Series was a best-of-eight hockey series between Canada and the Soviets. Pierre Trudeau, Canada’s Prime Minister at the time, hoped the series would ease Canada’s identity and unity issues which had overshadowed our countries politics. Trudeau and the Soviets’ leader, Leonid Brezhnev, also believed the hockey series would be an excellent opportunity to mend relations between the countries, since the match took place during the Cold War, a time where tensions were high between the two nations due to their different political styles. While the series originated in hopes of relieving the strained relationship between the two countries, in the players’ opinions it began a whole new war.
Montgomery was charged with leading ground forces during the Operation Overlord landings and the breakout from the beaches into the Norman countryside. The First Canadian Army was introduced in late July 1944 under the command of General Harry Crerar. The troops of the First Canadian Army would prove to be very valiant in battle, while smaller battles would rage within High Command. Montgomery would demonstrate his prowess as a commander through both the tactics of battle, and his handling of the rivalries and differences in opinion that would plague Canadian High Command. Furthermore, Crerar’s hard patriotic stance on the Canadian Army would eventually alienate him from Montgomery and the British commanders under his control.
A major blow dealt to the Axis powers was the immense power of the Allied Air Force. When most often people think of the Air Force during World War 2, the Pacific Theater comes to mind. However, air planes had a major effect in Europe as well. Many aerial battles, surveillance, and bombings missions greatly contributed in winning on the European battle front. (Naval Aviation News 93.2) Another important reason the Allies were victorious in World War 2, was the Red Ball Express.
Road to victory of Vimy Ridge From April 9 to April 12 1917 the Canadian corps accomplished the impossible = the successful capture of Vimy Ridge, the highest and best defended position on the western front. During the previous 3 years the French and British had lost nearly 200,000 men trying to capture Vimy Ridge, but it was the Canadians who did it. The Canadian victory at Vimy Ridge proved that they were an elite fighting force. Victory was possible because they learned from past mistakes and successes and planned effectively. Next the Canadian prepared by training infantry and artillery.
Their control over major cities and thus access to more weapons therefore lead to the Communist victory in the Civil War. Their geographical position also meant that the red army could communicate and coordinate effectively. Cities like Moscow and Petrograd also included most of Russia's railway network. The control over the railway network was a major advantage to the Bolsheviks as it meant that they could quickly and efficiently transport troops to where they were needed and could distribute munitions to the fronts (the troops had more access to weapons). It also meant that the Bolsheviks were able to conduct a defense of their central position and initiate any opposing attack.
Canadians in the Second Battle of Ypres Sean Chia Wei Hsiung Social Studies 11 2-4 Mr. Schroeder November 4th Canada was dragged into an irrelevant war by Britain after its declaration of independence in 1867 against Germany due to its unchanged foreign policy. Canada played an essential role for Great Britain in many battles in World War I (WWI). The most important battle was the second battle of Ypres. In order to support its mother country, Canada shipped large amount of soldiers and volunteers to Britain, and provided numerous weapons and ammunition, which resulted in the success of the second battle of Ypres. Canadian forces saw their first engagement of WWI as part at the second battle of Ypres, showing their valour in the battle of Gravenstafel, Kitchener’s Woods, and Saint Julien.
I will try to come to a conclusion based on my own knowledge and some sources. I would like to start by giving some of the reasons why this battle can be seen as a great deliverance because the British survived to fight another day, and the population back home was led to believe it was a great delivery. They had to spread this sort of propaganda to keep up British morale. According to David Knowles, a military historian, writing in his study of Dunkirk and its effects, Escape from Catastrophe (2002) says hundreds of British troops were rescued from the Germans and were needed back on the shores to defend against a Nazi invasion. All boats ferried the troops from shore to the destroyers, but thousands still headed back to Britain on these boats .the book shows Dunkirk was indeed a victory, this textbook was written to inform people about the events of Dunkirk, it also suggests in the name Dunkirk had escaped from the catastrophe that was taking place.
Despite all these liabilities the tank did prove to be important in breaking the stalemate. As the war went on the tank was improved so that it became faster and more held more destructive power, with gun turrets added to the top. The first major success with the tanks was at Cambia in November 1917, where 350 tanks were used with great results. In the final