: Canada in the second world war

Statement: “The Allies won by sheer numbers alonell Discuss

Remember to answer this in relation to the Canadian War effort. In what ways did
the fighting reflect the Canadians’ use of tech nology like armour, airpower and
artillery.

Did the Canadians always have numerical or technological superiority?

Which arm of service faced the most casualties?

Four examples. Quality sources and primary sources

Course Outline (things to consider when writing the essay):

Identify key issued and evolving historical questions related to Canada’s role in the
Second World War

Hone an understanding of historical thinking. Please see the “big sixll file before
you begin

Identify, collect, organize, cite and evaluate primary evidence

Construct an informed memory of Canada’s role in the Second World War

How To Discuss:

You may agree, disagree, or modify the point of view raised in the question

State your argument at the outset

Don’t always take the easy path. History is complex

Draw upon at least four examples to reinforce your argument

Draw upon credible sources and they should be mostly primary sources. Veterans
affairs websites are no longer legitimate sources

Do not use quotes when using sources, but instead PARAPHRASE i.e put things
into your own words.

When referencing identify your sources in the text as well as the bibliography e.g
According to Desmond Morton