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The history of Canada in World War I began on August 4, 1914, when the United Kingdom entered the First World War (1914–1918) by declaring war on Germany.The British declaration of war automatically brought Canada into the war, because of Canada's legal status as a British Dominion which left foreign policy decisions in the hands of the British parliament. [1]
The Soviet demographer Boris Urlanis estimated that included in total Canadian military deaths are 53,000 killed and died of wounds. [114] The Canadian Virtual War Memorial contains a registry of information about the graves and memorials of Canadians and Newfoundlanders who served valiantly and gave their lives for their country. [117]
Canadian Expeditionary Force personnel executed during World War I (1 P) Pages in category "Canadian military personnel killed in World War I" The following 85 pages are in this category, out of 85 total.
During the world wars and interwar period, 1914–1947, Canada experienced economic gain, more freedom for women, and new technological advancements. There were severe political tensions over issues of war and ethnicity, and heavy military casualties.
This list of wars by death toll includes all deaths that are either directly or indirectly caused by war.These numbers include the deaths of military personnel which are the direct results of a battle or other military wartime actions, as well as wartime/war-related deaths of civilians which are often results of war-induced epidemics, famines, genocide, etc. Due to incomplete records, the ...
Formation of new countries in Europe and the Middle East; Transfer of German colonies and regions of the former Ottoman Empire to other powers; Establishment of the League of Nations; 66,944 [5] ~172,000 [6] Russian Civil War (1918–1920) White Movement France United Kingdom United States China Italy Japan Canada Australia India South Africa ...
Canadian soldiers were deployed to northwest Russia in May 1918, [259] while CSEF was deployed to Vladivastok in October. [260] [258] Shortly after the end of the First World War, the King's Privy Council for Canada debated the continued military presence in Russia. A decision was made to extend the commitment until spring 1919, although they ...
Pages in category "Canadian military personnel of World War I" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 371 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .