Major Second World War battles and campaigns

Overviews of the major battles and campaigns of the Second World War.

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This 2075-day naval battle of the Second World War (WW2) helped ensure Allied victory in Europe.

The Battle of Britain, in which more than 100 Canadian pilots fought alongside their allies.

Canada’s role in defending Hong Kong against Japan.

Detailed summary of the Raid on Dieppe and the lessons learned.

Canada’s role in liberating Italy during the Second World War.

Canada’s role in the greatest seaborne invasion of all time.

Plan a trip to the Canadian War Museum to view their largest and most visited gallery which studies the Second World War.

Watch this feature-length documentary about Adélard Godbout, Premier of Quebec during the Second World War.

Browse this collection of more than 140,000 Canadian news stories and editorials, documenting every aspect of the war.