1944 in Canada

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Events from the year 1944 in Canada.

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Historical documents

D-Day maps assure success, as when Regina Rifles land knowing "nearly every foot" of Courseulles before taking it

"Throughout D-day, the assault was pressed forward with considerable success" as three infantry brigades move inland

Film: CBC war correspondent Matthew Halton "reminisces about the liberation of the ancient city of Caen in Normandy"

"The Abortive Thrust Up the Caen–Falaise Road" by Canadians draws in German forces, aiding U.S. breakout from Normandy

War artist in Normandy campaign describes evading friendly flak and enemy mines (plus V-1 attacks)

Men of 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion go on 3-day hunger strike while training in England after D-Day

Battle morale under "terrible strain" as fresh recruits with only 30 days' training go into combat in Netherlands

In September along Adriatic coast, beauty and blood mingle in Italian countryside during battle to take Coriano Ridge

News: Defence minister Ralston resigns; editorial: PM King not disclosing "the facts and the principles" in cabinet's conscription crisis

In "scorching reply" to PM King, Ralston says he was fired and PM not acknowledging urgency of Army manpower crisis

In Commons session arising from cabinet crisis, PM King announces that 16,000 conscripts will be transferred to Europe

"We must finish with Hitler first" - Canadian effort in Pacific war is limited by demands of European campaign

Map: Canadian war effort, including timeline and "Canada's War Development" inset with military and home front statistics

Newsletter: Monthly digest of news about wartime production and needs in Europe and Pacific

Compassionate return, leave and prisoner escort duty are advised for Canadian soldiers with long overseas service

Halifax blood donation advertisement - "Hundreds Of New Blood Donors Needed To Save The Lives Of Our Fighting Men!"

Film: "That They May Live" details blood collection with scenes of blood donation and processing, and serum freezing and delivery to warfront

New Zealand prime minister says postwar promises must surmount those who stand still and look backward or who look forward and stand still

Canadian and U.S. diplomats discuss proposals for new world organization, especially regarding clout of less than great powers

Canadian ambassador says U.S.S.R. will be troublesome, but "will throw its full weight behind the forces working for peace and security"

Magazine for Canadians of various ethnic origins has article titles like "Beyond Race and Nationality" and "'Foreign' Canadians in the Present War"

Young woman survivor describes her cattle car transport from Hungary to arrival at Auschwitz concentration camp

With their properties sold, indications are that Japanese Canadians will not be allowed back to coastal British Columbia

Japanese-Canadian newspaper of Kaslo, B.C. says government intends to disperse Japanese Canadians across Canada after war

Ontario Racial Discrimination Act outlaws signs and symbols (but not stated opinions) that discriminate based on race or creed

Drawing: Toronto streetcar passengers read that Soviets have ended German siege of Leningrad

Garden club president explains lure of suburbs (like his one, Port Credit (Mississauga), Ont.) to gardeners

Fired as army commander, but not yet defence minister, Gen. A.G.L. McNaughton visits his Saskatchewan boyhood home

"We are in another world" - Canadian war artist describes layers of cloud as seen from aircraft


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