World War II Canadian Operations

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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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