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