Russia to mark 70 years since Battle of Stalingrad

Jimbuna · 02-03-13, 02:32 PM

I seem to recall we (the commonwealth included) stood almost alone for somewhere in the region of two years.

England declared a state of war with Germany on September 3rd and Canada shortly thereafter on 10th.

While the response to war was initially intended to be limited, resources were mobilized quickly. The Convoy HX-1 departed Halifax just six days after the nation declared war, escorted by HMCS St. Laurent and HMCS Saguenay. The 1st Canadian Infantry Division arrived in Britain on January 1, 1940.By June 13, 1940, the 1st Battalion of The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment was deployed to France in an attempt to secure the southern flank of the British Expeditionary Force in Belgium.

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,185 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I seem to recall we (the commonwealth included) stood almost alone for somewhere in the region of two years. England declared a state of war with Germany on September 3rd and Canada shortly thereafter on 10th. While the response to war was initially intended to be limited, resources were mobilized quickly. The Convoy HX-1 departed Halifax just six days after the nation declared war, escorted by HMCS St. Laurent and HMCS Saguenay. The 1st Canadian Infantry Division arrived in Britain on January 1, 1940.By June 13, 1940, the 1st Battalion of The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment was deployed to France in an attempt to secure the southern flank of the British Expeditionary Force in Belgium. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!