First world war (1914-1918)

Many countries were involved in this war. The main ones were Russia, USA, China, Italy, Japan, Canada, Australia, India and South Africa. About 172,000 were injured and 66,000 fatalities. When Britain went to war at the beginning of August, Canada, Newfoundland and other colonies and dominions of the British Empire were automatically at war. The outcome of this war was Great Britain and their allies were victorious and Germany had a big loss. The allied troops created a peace treaty with Germany. The allied troops created a treaty called the Treaty of Versailles. They created this to end the war.

Russian civil war (1918-1920)

Countries that were involved in this war include Russian SFSR, White movement, France, United Kingdom, USA, China, Italy, Japan, Canada, Australia, India, Poland, and Czechoslovakia. 14 people were killed and 22 injured. In February of 1918, Russia and Germany sign the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk which gave Russian land to Germany in exchange for Russias exit out of WW1. The Soviet Union became the new Russian power.

Second world war (1939-1945)

The main nations involved were USA, Russia, France, Britan, Canada, Germany, Italy, and Japan. On September 10th 1939, Canada declared war on Germany. In December 7500 soldiers arrived in Britain. On September 10th Jun 1940, Canada declared war on Italy. 1.1 million Canadians served in the Army and more than 44,000 lost their lives and 55,000 were injured. The outcome of this war was Germany was taken down by the Soviet Union. Germany and its capital Berlin were divided into four parts.

Korean war (1950-1953)

Countries include South Korea, North Korea, China, Soviet Union, United Nations, USA, United Kindom, Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Colombia, Greece, New Zealand, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey, and Ethiopia. 516 Canadians were killed and about 1020 were injured. 26,000 Canadians participated on the side of the UN, and Canada sent eight destroyers. The North Korea invasion and Chinese invasion of South Korea were forced away.

Persian Gulf war (1990-1991)

Countries involved include Kuwait, USA, United Kingdom, France, Canada, Egypt, Syria, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Iraq. No Canadians were killed.  This war included 35 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq’s invasion and annexation of Kuwait. This war was important in Canada’s military history. After this conflict, Canadians continued to serve in peacekeeping in the region.

All of these wars were a big part of our Canadian history.