World War II

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  1. 3. Sector in Canada producing weapons and equipment.
  2. 6. Canadian Navy ships that protected convoys in the Battle of the Atlantic.
  3. 10. Law forcing military service that caused political conflict.
  4. 12. 1941 battle where Canadian troops defended a British colony and many became prisoners of war.
  5. 14. Technology that helped detect enemy planes.
  6. 16. European country famously liberated by Canadian troops in 1945
  7. 21. June 6, 1944, the Allied invasion of Normandy.
  8. 22. Life in Canada supporting the war from home.
  9. 24. Harsh season Canadian troops faced in Italy.
  10. 25. Money Canadians gave to fund the war effort.
  11. 26. Those who served in the military during WWII.
  12. 27. Communication device used extensively by Canadian troops.
  13. 29. Aircraft produced in Canada for use by Allied forces in Europe and the Pacific.
  14. 30. Media used to boost morale and support the war effort.
Down
  1. 1. Disastrous 1942 battle in France where Canadian troops lost surprise.
  2. 2. 1940 evacuation of Allied soldiers from France.
  3. 3. Symbol worn by Canadian soldiers to identify their nationality.
  4. 4. Limited food supplies during wartime.
  5. 5. Canada’s Prime Minister during most of WWII.
  6. 7. Leader of the Soviet Union, WWII Allied power.
  7. 8. German "lightning war" tactic involving fast, surprise attacks.
  8. 9. The genocide of six million Jews and millions of others by the Nazis.
  9. 11. Many Canadians chose this to join the armed forces.
  10. 13. Government control of information to maintain morale.
  11. 15. Longest WWII military campaign
  12. 17. Canadian military branch expanded greatly during WWII.
  13. 18. Famous Canadian fighter pilot ace.
  14. 19. The battle lines where Canadian soldiers fought
  15. 20. British Prime Minister famous for his speeches and leadership during WWII.
  16. 23. Canadian city known for aircrew training.
  17. 28. Capital of Canada, center of war planning.