Social Studies 10 Lessons 📖

By: Gen L

In partnership with Hyperion University, 2023

Lesson 5: The War in the Sea

Controlling the Seas

  • Many battles were fought for control of the seas, worldwide
  • Effective use of Submarines, Battleships, Carriers & convoys made sea battle a lethal business.
  • Pacific Theatre was dominated by waterborne warfare, but most significant theatre for Canada was the Atlantic.
  • King preferred Air Force and Navy participation to the army.

The Growth of the RCAF & RCN

  • High casualties & deaths would threaten Canadian unity
  • Air Force and Navy were more attractive to volunteers
  • 1940, Canada sent all four of its destroyers to Britain
  • At the start of the war, Canada had only 1,819 sailors & 13 ships.

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