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First off, I will dispell the main rumour about Canada's military history:  Canada was an important player in both world wars, if not a major player. (I would argue major)

From the assault on Vimy Ridge during the first world war (a feat which a 50 year old nation achieved, but 170, 000 + french and british soldiers failed to accomplish) to the failed raid on Dieppe (in no way the Canadians' fault, it was the product of terrible planning by the british) to storming the beaches at Juno, for its part in Operation overlord, Canada contributed a huge part to bringing both wars to a close.

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Actually, Canada contributed four divisions (at the time the entire army pretty much) to the assault, and it was canada alone that captured the heights on vimy. Vimy was part of a larger assault by the british on the ardenne region, but it was a Canadian victory.

 Arthur currie was the Canadian's commander, and I'm sorry, but Vimy ridge won Canada an independant seat at peace negotiations and in the league of nations (along with ind. from britain) so I doubt they contributed just a little. Also, why is the entire ridge Canadian land, given by the french government if they didn't do much?

Although in title a subordinate to Byng the real brains behind the operation on vimy was(?) Luietenant General Sir (he was knighted because of this battle) Arthur currie. He led the training of the Canadian corp, and it was the canadians that perfected the creeping barrage just for this attack.

i don't know, maybe im wrong, well uve backed it up so i admit i am, u aint any good with japan on the off chance ??

Ask your q, I might know. Europe is my strong point. (I do know some stuff about jap though)

you'll have to wait for a reply though, because I have to get ready for work. I'll be back in 7 hours though.

Emp. Rommel:

First off, I will dispell the main rumour about Canada's military history:  Canada was an important player in both world wars, if not a major player. (I would argue major)

From the assault on Vimy Ridge during the first world war (a feat which a 50 year old nation achieved, but 170, 000 + french and british soldiers failed to accomplish) to the failed raid on Dieppe (in no way the Canadians' fault, it was the product of terrible planning by the british) to storming the beaches at Juno, for its part in Operation overlord, Canada contributed a huge part to bringing both wars to a close.

 Before I continue:

IF YOU MUST BE ARROGANT AND FLAME, PLEASE DO NOT DO IT HERE.

Also, keep in mind: The facts here are true.

If you have questions, or comments (albeit, not flaming comments, as those are a waste of everybody's time) feel free to do so. I don't really have much to do here otherwise (I'd rather tell people what they want to know, rather than just a bunch of facts)

I never knew this, but apparently, Canada had one of the biggest armies in the world after the second world war.

Is this true? If so, how big are we talking compared to the rest of the world? 

Canada did play an important role in World War one, But in World War two Canada didnt contribute much, the real heros were the Americans and the Soviets and to some extent the British.

Red-Commie:

Canada did play an important role in World War one, But in World War two Canada didnt contribute much, the real heros were the Americans and the Soviets and to some extent the British.

 They went deeper into france than the americans and british during the invasion of normandy. Juno beach was extremely well fortified, and the only other beach that was more heavily defended was omaha. So yes, they did contribute an important part in the second WW as well.