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== == By the end of WW2, the British land forces had about 60 percent Canadian made small arms, such as rifles, Bren Guns and anti tank weapons. The Royal Airforce had 100's of Canadian made aircraft, such as Hurricanes, Spitfires and Mustangs, which had been built in Canada. The RAF heavy bomber units had about 40 percent Canadian built Halifax and Lancaster aircraft. Canada supplied millions of rounds of rifle, machine gun and pistol ammunition, as well as 75mm tank gun rounds, 25 pounder artillery gun rounds and naval torpedos and anti-submarine depth charges. All of this production was sent to Britain by ship from Canadian manufacturing plants, mainly in Ontario and Quebec. The western Provinces contributed agricultural products like flour, bran, beef and pork which was butchered and canned for military rations, and to feed the British people. Butter and honey was also sent in cans and so was sugar, made from sugar beets. Canada also made military uniforms and wool blankets for the British armed forces, and flotation life jackets for the Royal Navy, as well as silk parachutes for the RAF. Canadian lumber was sent to build new military bases in the UK , and we also provided steam locomotives for the British railways to help move more supplies around. Trucks by the thousands were built in Canada and supplied to both the British and Indian armies for moving men and supplies. So, Yes, Canada made a huge contribution to the winning of WW2, not only in terms of manpower for the fighting units of the Canadian Forces, but also in terms of material goods and food stuffs that helped to feed the British people during the war.
During World War 2, it is said that 1.1 Million Canadians were deployed during World War 2.
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Name four advantages the americans had in the war against britain?
we actually had no advantages and considering Britain used only 1/20 of the amount of money in the war opposed to us ...it was a victory for the british as theydid win the majority of the battles...they were the better tactically
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US
What three countries increased the amount of money spent on weapons world war 1?
Great Britain, France, And Russia
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Most were in London. Many civilian hospitals were turned into military hospitals due to the large amount of wounded soldiers.
What amount of military supplies did the us send in World War 2?
The USA began in 1941 and the very end of 1939 to aid the UK. The Lend Lease Act was passed so the USA could legally send aid to the allied forces and the UK. They not only sent war supplies they sent food, clothing, medical supplies and anything else they could send to keep the island of England from going under (not into the sea).
How and when did great Britain gained control of Canada?
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What country supplies most of us crude oil?
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They were fairly apprehended due to limited amount of supplies and army. Also, people in Northeast had business ties with Britain, so it was hard for them to go to war with their business partners.
Why did the people of the north south and west feel differently about going to war with Britain?
They were fairly apprehended due to limited amount of supplies and army. Also, people in Northeast had business ties with Britain, so it was hard for them to go to war with their business partners.
What account is affected in an account journal when you return office supplies that was bought on account?
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What is the cost of tuition at Stephen f Austin university?
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What were great britain's strengths and weaknesses in World War 1?
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Does Liberia trade with Canada?
The amount of trade between Canada and Liberia is negligible.
Does Walmart sell artist supplies?
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How important was the role of the US in this world war 2?
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What is the weight amount of luggage on monarch airways?
depends on if your military, cause if your military you can bring more
