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How Difficult Would Your Life Have Been If You Survive The Battle Of The Atlantic

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Canadian Involvement Around the World

1. a. Hypothesize why the Battle of the Atlantic would become the longest and one of the most important campaigns of the Second World War.

I think the Battle of the Atlantic would become the longest and one of the most important campaigns of the Second World War because it showed how North America and Canada played a big part in the war. The Canadian force learned how to limit the disrupting of German U-Boats on supply routes. It was the longest campaign of the Second World War because it lasted through the whole war.

b. Explain how you developed this hypothesis, using specific evidence that would support your hypothesis.

I developed this hypothesis because I learned that the Canadians played …show more content…

Pearl Harbor was the main naval base in the Pacific Ocean for the United States and this event was a warning of even worse events coming. On this same day, the British Colony of Hong Kong was laid siege by Japan. This day also brought one of the highest rates of casualties for Canadian soldiers in the whole Second World War.

5. a. How easy or difficult would your life have been if you survived the Siege of Hong Kong?

In my opinion, my life would have been very difficult even I survived the Siege of Hong Kong.

b. Why?

It would have been difficult because I would have been a prisoner of the Japanese and if I did not die from the harsh conditions of the captivity, I would be working in hard labour for 12 hours a day in mines or on docks and I would be given small rations of food.

6. How is the sacrifice of Canadian soldiers at Dieppe justified?

The sacrifice of Canadian soldiers at Dieppe is justified because though many lost their lives, the allies got to test equipment, strategy, and German defences which taught them valuable lessons that were proven useful in the future on D-Day.

7. a. What award did Rev. John Foote receive?

Rev. John Foote received the Victoria Cross award.

b. What is this award given for?

This is the highest award that is given for the acts of bravery during

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