The document discusses Canada's remembrance of those who have served in the military through various wars like World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. It provides details about important battles and events from each war that Canadian soldiers participated in. The document emphasizes that we must remember the sacrifices made by over 100,000 Canadian soldiers who died fighting so that the country could live in peace.

1. November 1, 2010

2.  2.3.3—Vocabulary
 2.3.4—Experimenting with language
 3.1.4—Create and follow a plan
 3.3.1—Organize information
 GLO 4—Enhance clarity and artistry of
communication

3.  After watching the video what kind of
thoughts do you think were going through
the soldiers minds?
 How do you think the soldiers feel while they
are fighting in the wars right now?

4.  November 11th of every year Canadians pause
for remembrance of the men and women who
have served and continue to serve for our
country
 We remember the people who fought in WWI
(1914-18), WWII (1939-45), and Korean War
(1950-3), as well as those who have served
since then.
 More than 1,500,000 Canadians have served
our country and more than 100,000 have
died so that we could live in peace

5.  If we don’t remember then the sacrifice of the
100,000 soldiers made would be meaningless
 The soldiers died for us, for their homes and
families and friends, for a collection of traditions
they cherished and a future they believed in; they
died for Canada
 Our future is their monument
 The closest experience we may have with the war
would be the war time memorabilia found in an
attic or museum; but items like photos, badges,
medals and diaries can seem vague to the life of
the owner

6.  We take for granted our Canadian values and
institutions, out freedom to participate in cultural
and political events, and out right to live under a
government of our choice.
 They went to war because they believed that the
values and beliefs of Canadians were being
threatened.
 Without freedom there can be mo ensuring peace
and without peace no enduring freedom
 By remembering we recognize the tradition of
freedom the men and women fought to preserve
 They believed that their actions in the present
would make a significant difference in the future

7.  Ypres, Belgium on April 22, 1915 where the Germans
used poison gas
 About 150 tonnes of chlorine gas drifted over
trenches, the Canadians held their ground and
stopped German advance
 Within 48 hours 1/3 of Canadians were killed at
Ypres and St. Julien
 They used 19th century military strategy of sending
wave after wave of infantry to overwhelm the enemy
 April 1917, Canadians won a major victory at Vimy
Ridge. The war continued for more than a year.
 On November 11th, 1918 the Armistice was signed
and Canadians took part in the triumphant entry into
Mons, Belgium

9.  There were many different battlefronts all over the
world in this war
 More than 1,000,000 men and women were enlisted
in the navy, army, and air force. They were prepared
for anything for the sake of freedom
 42,000 soldiers gave their lives by the end of WWII
 December 1941 Canadians participated in an
unsuccessful defence of Hong Kong against Japan.
 August 19, 1942: Canadians played an important role
on the European front. This fight was a disaster.
Canadians made up 90% of the assault force of 4,963.
3,367 were killed, injured or became prisoners of war

10.  Canadians participated in the conquest of
Sicily in 1943, and defeated the Nazis
 May 1945 victory in Europe became reality
and millions of people celebrated
 August 6, 1945 the USA dropped the first
atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Three days later
they dropped another one and destroyed
Nagasaki.
 August 14, 1945 Japan accepted the Allied
terms of unconditional surrender.

12.  1950 Canadian troops served on behalf of the
United Nations to defend South Korea against
an invasion of North Korea
 When the hostilities ended in 1953,
Canadians stayed as part of the peace
keeping force.
 In the winter of 1951 the soldiers were living
24-hours in trenches which provided some
protection and little comfort.
 26,791 Canadians served in the Korean War

14.  On November 11th we pause for 2-minutes of silent
tribute, we attend Remembrance Day ceremonies,
and visit memoriam
 After WWI a French woman suggested to British Field-
Marshall Earl Haig that they could produce poppies
for sale to support wounded veterans
 The first of these poppies were distributed in Canada
November 1921and tradition has continued here as
well as many other countries in the world
 Poppies are reminders of those who died while
fighting for peace
 For one brief moment of our life, we remember why
we must work for peace every day of the year.

15.  National War Memoriam, Ottawa

16. by Juliana Manderico
Thank you Soldiers for your courage,
Because of this you give your service,
You watch and save our country's freedom,
We are free because of your desire.
Thank you Soldiers for your braveness,
Every day you are ready to serve,
Ready for call to be assigned,
That's what your activities in life.
Thank you Soldiers for your service,
Service to the country we love and keep,
Because of you we do free exists,
And continue to live free and safe.
Because of our appreciation for what you have done,
We will continue to pray also for your safety,
Your boldness, braveness and heartfelt desire,
To continue to serve your country and mine, thank you.

17. by Kiki Moss
None braver.No bolder
None as great as the American Soldier
So selfless,so grand.A hero to me
Never would I have the courage to follow or to be
Thank you Soldier,for all that you do
No words to express that gratitude due
Prayers are said for you to be safe
That He would protect you with love and good grace
Well wishes to families who sacrifice much
To those who adore you and long for your touch
How I wish there was peace so you would return
No more tears to be cried,no more hearts left to yearn
Until that day,that glorious day
Thank you just seems like the right thing to say

18.  You are going to be creating a poem that will
be about 8-10 lines long about how you
appreciate the soldier who are fighting over
seas or helping out in other countries
 This will be first handed in as a rough draft
then you will write the edited version onto a
postcard which will then be sent to a soldier
over seas
 You may also decorate the postcard as well
with positive pictures and drawings

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