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Passing The Torch - Canadians Go to War, 1939 - 1941: For King and Country Series

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Catalogue Number:  SPS018
Producer:  Shadow Pine Studios Inc.
Producers:  Levy, Ira
Directors:  Crossland, Harvey
Producing Agencies:  Breakthrough Films and Television
Subject:  Canadian History, Canadian World Studies, Documentary, History, Social Studies, World History
Language:  English
Grade Level:  9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin:  Canada
Copyright Year:  2004
Running Time:  47:26


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In May 1940, the Nazi leader, Adolf Hitler launches his “Blitzkrieg” or “Lightning War” of massed Panzer tanks and Stuka dive bombers quickly defeating Denmark, Norway, Holland, Belgium, and France. With France defeated and its own army shattered, England is alone, virtually defenseless. The First Canadian Division is now the largest best-equipped armed force left in Britain. Canada has become Britain’s greatest Ally. 


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