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The Battle of Hong Kong (December 8–25, 1941) was the first place Canadians fought a land battle in the Second World War.
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To learn more about the Battle of Hong Kong, read “War Crimes” by Nathan M. Greenfield.
Courageous Canadian action results in mass capture of Germans during the 100 Days Campaign.
For the cameramen of the Second World War, half the battle was about making their film the first to hit the newsreels.
A champion of women’s rights, Nellie McClung also supported pacifism — until her eldest son signed up to fight.
A rose christening marks 100 years since the end of the First World War.