Impact of D-Day on Canada
Canadians at Juno Beach on D-Day
D-Day on June 6, 1944 was the most significant day in the history of war because it marked the end of WWII. D-day on Juno beach impacted Canada positively in many ways. Firstly, Canadians proved to the world that they would die defending freedom and democracy. With the strong military, Canada showed that they were an effective fighting force and helped to defeat the Nazi’s. Canada also gained it own identity and proved the world that they were powerful and didn’t need to “hold hands” with Britain. D-Day is a defining moment because it helped Canada gain independence and recognition among other nations.
To begin with, Canadians showed they had morals and believed in human rights of the society. Although they hadn’t been successful in fighting the strong and experienced Germany in the past, Canadians won the battle at Juno beach. The main reason for the success was their courage, determination and self-sacrifice. Although the casualties were high, Canada showed their support to other countries at war. They also fought to reduce the mass killing of Jews, gypsies, homosexuals, handicapped, etc. Overall, D-Day is a defining moment in Canadian history because it saved the lives of so many people
Furthermore, by the end of war, Canada became its own country instead of being a part of the British Commonwealth. Canada was one of the three primary countries that were selected to participate in the invasion on D-Day (Lance 18), Canada proved to the world that they didn’t need to be under the power of British. They fought as equal to the Americans and British and not fight as a British colonial troop. Thus, Canada was able to join the United Nations as a separate country of its own. The end of WWII gave rise to a desire amongst Canadians to have their country recognized as a fully-fledged sovereign state with a distinct citizenship.
Finally, Canada was a major force in the WWII, with a military that would be one of the
D-Day on June 6, 1944 was the most significant day in the history of war because it marked the end of WWII. D-day on Juno beach impacted Canada positively in many ways. Firstly, Canadians proved to the world that they would die defending freedom and democracy. With the strong military, Canada showed that they were an effective fighting force and helped to defeat the Nazi’s. Canada also gained it own identity and proved the world that they were powerful and didn’t need to “hold hands” with Britain. D-Day is a defining moment because it helped Canada gain independence and recognition among other nations.
To begin with, Canadians showed they had morals and believed in human rights of the society. Although they hadn’t been successful in fighting the strong and experienced Germany in the past, Canadians won the battle at Juno beach. The main reason for the success was their courage, determination and self-sacrifice. Although the casualties were high, Canada showed their support to other countries at war. They also fought to reduce the mass killing of Jews, gypsies, homosexuals, handicapped, etc. Overall, D-Day is a defining moment in Canadian history because it saved the lives of so many people
Furthermore, by the end of war, Canada became its own country instead of being a part of the British Commonwealth. Canada was one of the three primary countries that were selected to participate in the invasion on D-Day (Lance 18), Canada proved to the world that they didn’t need to be under the power of British. They fought as equal to the Americans and British and not fight as a British colonial troop. Thus, Canada was able to join the United Nations as a separate country of its own. The end of WWII gave rise to a desire amongst Canadians to have their country recognized as a fully-fledged sovereign state with a distinct citizenship.
Finally, Canada was a major force in the WWII, with a military that would be one of the
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