Unsung Heroes of the Royal Canadian Navy
Incredible Tales of Courage and Daring During World War II
by Cynthia Faryon
At the outbreak of World War II, the Royal Canadian Navy consisted of just 13 warships and about 3000 permanent and reserve members. By the war's end, however, it had grown into the third largest navy in the world. Together, they exceeded even the highest expectations of their allies.
At the outbreak of World War II, the Royal Canadian Navy consisted of just 13 warships and about 3000 permanent and reserve members. By the war's end, however, it had grown into the third largest navy in the world, with 365 warships and more than 100,000 personnel. The men and women of the Royal Canadian Navy came from all corners of Canada to fight in the sea war against the enemy. Together, they exceeded even the highest expectations of their allies.
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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Military, HISTORY / Military / Canada, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / General
Subjects
Canadian Biography, Canadian Biography: Military, Canadian History, Canadian History: Military and War, Canadian History: Nautical
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