World War II Canadian Operations

Complete the crossword, then click on "Check" to verify your answer. Click on a number in the grid to get a free letter and/or see the clue.
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| 1. | In November 1941, 2000 Canadians are sent to this Asian island but they will surrender to the Japanese enemy on January 1, 1942. | | 3. | French region where an Allied invasion occurred on June 6, 1944. | | 6. | The 21st Army Group is under the leadership of this General. | | 7. | Until 1940, this British Naval concept was broken by German intelligence. | | 9. | The Canadian 2nd Division was responsible of this operation, which occurred on August 19, 1942. | | 11. | Canadian raid, which occurred on August 19, 1942. | | 13. | This class of destroyers was built in Great Britain and was used by the Canadian navy at the end of 1942. | | 14. | Name of the beach where Canadians landed on D-Day (June 6, 1944). | | 16. | One of the main maritime bases in Canada. |
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| 2. | This strategic territory was ceded to Great Britain by Spain in 1713 (Utrecht Treaty). Nicknamed "The Rock". | | 4. | Nickname given to Sir Arthur Harris. | | 5. | This operation preceded Operation Overlord. | | 7. | This French city was the main Allied objective immediately following the D-Day landing on June 6, 1944. | | 8. | Sonar (synonym). | | 10. | Between 1943 and 1945, this Campaign allowed the Allies to strike the "Soft Underbelly" according to Winston Churchill. | | 12. | During many years, German leaders commanded the submarine units from this city. | | 13. | Name of the Operation linked to the Allied assault in North Africa. | | 15. | German diminutive terminology of Unterseeboot (submarine). |
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