Historical documents
D-Day maps assure success, as when Regina Rifles land knowing "nearly every foot" of Courseulles before taking it[3]
"Throughout D-day, the assault was pressed forward with considerable success" as three infantry brigades move inland[4]
Film: CBC war correspondent Matthew Halton "reminisces about the liberation of the ancient city of Caen in Normandy"[5]
"The Abortive Thrust Up the Caen–Falaise Road" by Canadians draws in German forces, aiding U.S. breakout from Normandy[6]
War artist in Normandy campaign describes evading friendly flak and enemy mines (plus V-1 attacks)[7]
Men of 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion go on 3-day hunger strike while training in England after D-Day[8]
Battle morale under "terrible strain" as fresh recruits with only 30 days' training go into combat in Netherlands[9]
In September along Adriatic coast, beauty and blood mingle in Italian countryside during battle to take Coriano Ridge[10]
News: Defence minister Ralston resigns; editorial: PM King not disclosing "the facts and the principles" in cabinet's conscription crisis[11]
In "scorching reply" to PM King, Ralston says he was fired and PM not acknowledging urgency of Army manpower crisis[12]
In Commons session arising from cabinet crisis, PM King announces that 16,000 conscripts will be transferred to Europe[13]
"We must finish with Hitler first" - Canadian effort in Pacific war is limited by demands of European campaign[14]
Map: Canadian war effort, including timeline and "Canada's War Development" inset with military and home front statistics[15]
Newsletter: Monthly digest of news about wartime production and needs in Europe and Pacific[16]
Compassionate return, leave and prisoner escort duty are advised for Canadian soldiers with long overseas service[17]
Halifax blood donation advertisement - "Hundreds Of New Blood Donors Needed To Save The Lives Of Our Fighting Men!"[18]
Film: "That They May Live" details blood collection with scenes of blood donation and processing, and serum freezing and delivery to warfront[19]
New Zealand prime minister says postwar promises must surmount those who stand still and look backward or who look forward and stand still[20]
Canadian and U.S. diplomats discuss proposals for new world organization, especially regarding clout of less than great powers[21]
Canadian ambassador says U.S.S.R. will be troublesome, but "will throw its full weight behind the forces working for peace and security"[22]
Magazine for Canadians of various ethnic origins has article titles like "Beyond Race and Nationality" and "'Foreign' Canadians in the Present War"[23]
Young woman survivor describes her cattle car transport from Hungary to arrival at Auschwitz concentration camp[24]
With their properties sold, indications are that Japanese Canadians will not be allowed back to coastal British Columbia[25]
Japanese-Canadian newspaper of Kaslo, B.C. says government intends to disperse Japanese Canadians across Canada after war[26]
Ontario Racial Discrimination Act outlaws signs and symbols (but not stated opinions) that discriminate based on race or creed[27]
Drawing: Toronto streetcar passengers read that Soviets have ended German siege of Leningrad[28]
Garden club president explains lure of suburbs (like his one, Port Credit (Mississauga), Ont.) to gardeners[29]
Fired as army commander, but not yet defence minister, Gen. A.G.L. McNaughton visits his Saskatchewan boyhood home[30]
"We are in another world" - Canadian war artist describes layers of cloud as seen from aircraft[31]
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