World War II

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Across
  1. 4. Harsh season Canadian troops faced in Italy.
  2. 6. — British Prime Minister famous for his speeches and leadership during WWII.
  3. 8. Life in Canada supporting the war from home.
  4. 9. — The genocide of six million Jews and millions of others by the Nazis.
  5. 10. Those who served in the military during WWII.
  6. 13. Canadian city known for aircrew training.
  7. 14. Many Canadians chose this to join the armed forces.
  8. 16. — 1940 evacuation of Allied soldiers from France.
  9. 17. — Media used to boost morale and support the war effort.
Down
  1. 1. Money Canadians gave to fund the war effort.
  2. 2. Sector in Canada producing weapons and equipment.
  3. 3. — Government control of information to maintain morale.
  4. 5. — German "lightning war" tactic involving fast, surprise attacks.
  5. 7. Leader of the Soviet Union, WWII Allied power.
  6. 11. June 6, 1944, the Allied invasion of Normandy.
  7. 12. — 1941 battle where Canadian troops defended a British colony and many became prisoners of war.
  8. 15. Limited food supplies during wartime.