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Mackenzie King

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Everyone remembers the role of Churchill and Roosevelt throughout the war, but there was a third man key to their relationship and of the three of them the only one to remain in power at the end of the war in August 1945.

Mackenzie King was the Prime Minister of Canada, the largest...read more

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The River Battles: Canada's Final Campaign in Italy

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After D-Day, the spotlight on the allied fighting was focused on North West Europe, yet the fighting in Italy carried on often overlooked. In this episode we’re going to be looking at the Canadians battling across what should have been good tank country at the end of 1944. 

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4 - Canadian Posters From the Second World War - Your Duty Ashore, His Afloat...SPARS

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The title and imagery of this poster says it all -- women are needed at home so men can go and fight. The image of a uniformed woman holding binoculars while her male comrade is holding a submachine gun is strong and fits in with the perceived role of women during the Second World War.read more

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3 - Canadian Posters From the Second World War - Bundles for Berlin

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The title of this war production poster "Bundles for Berlin" is a takeoff of the popular "Bundles for Britain" volunteer campaign to help England survive the Nazi onslaught before America entered the war in late 1941. This poster shows the effort to supply bundles turning more aggressive in 1942...read more

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2 - Canadian Posters From the Second World War - Says Mike: It's got to be right to win the fight!

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A Canadian munitions industry poster utilizing a rhyming message. Rhymes were felt to be easier to remember so were used as often as possible in propaganda posters of all types. This poster stresses the need for accuracy in the manufacturing of munitions and the image of a micrometer reinforces...read more

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1 - Canadian Posters From the Second World War - Thank You Mrs Consumer

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Poster printed in Canada during the Second World War by the Wartime Information Board, Ottawa. It reads: "Thank You Mrs Consumer - for watching prices! Buying only what you need! Investing in war savings! Keep it up!". The poster depicts a woman carrying a ration book, purse, and groceries,...read more

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