A AVeterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay issued the following statement to mark the 81st anniversary of Canada official entering the Second World War:“Eighty-one years ago today, Canada entered the Second World War, joining its allies in opposing tyranny, and in an effort to restore peace. For nearly six years, war raged around the world – on land, in the air and at sea. More than one million Canadians and Newfoundlanders would serve in uniform, and millions more would play their part here at home. By war’s end, more than 45,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders had lost their lives. But the courage they showed – that Canadian legacy of service and sacrifice – helped lay a foundation for the world we are able to enjoy today.

Source: The North Africa Journal September 10, 2020 13:41 UTC