How Canadian Forces Turned The Tide Of WW2's Italian Campaign | War Story

How Canadian Forces Turned The Tide Of WW2's Italian Campaign | War Story | War Stories

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2 ай бұрын

This documentary tells two stories of selfless Canadian contributions too the Allied war effort in WW2. One from the Canadian soldiers fighting in Italy and one of the Canadian women on the home front working around the clock in munitions factories keeping the Allied armies armed.
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@danmeehan1390 2 ай бұрын

I served for 36 years in the Canadian army. These were tough men

@palmergriffiths1952 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your Service from a grateful Canadian 🇨🇦 🙏

@paddington1670 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@austinkenney2580 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your service

@pedrorsalomao Ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your service!

@DirtyMikeTM Ай бұрын

Thank you for your service, and saving all us Canadians and the rest of the world. You are a hero.

@alextownsend8624 Ай бұрын

Greetings from the u.s.a. I'm proud to have Canada as a friend and neighbor. They made a huge contribution that's often overlooked.

@Wolvieonepunch Ай бұрын

thank you man👍

@gavinrivington4918 Ай бұрын

Thank you, we always appreciate the recognition, cheers from Canada 🍁

@palmergriffiths1952 Ай бұрын

My Grandfather fought & Bled alongside The Americans. They were his Brothers in Arms 🙏 🇺🇲 🇨🇦

@guywerry6614 Ай бұрын

Thank you. I have a step-uncle who fought with the Black Devils, so he would have been fighting alongside Americans. He won a Silver Star at Anzio and was captured there. Side note that you may find amusing. My father-in-law (Canadian) was a bombadier flying against the Japanese, based in India. Despite being British (we were still a colony in those days) they flew B-24 Liberators because the British bombers (Lancasters, etc) could not handle the humidity of India. Interestingly, I worked briefly with a guy who flew Beaufighters in the same area but they handled the humidity fine.

@palmergriffiths1952 Ай бұрын

@@guywerry6614 My Grandfather was also a member of That Outfit

@palmergriffiths1952 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Veterans 🙏 🇨🇦 🇺🇲 🇬🇧 🇲🇫 🇵🇱 🇭🇲 🇭🇲 🇧🇷 🇮🇳

@sharkarkheart9085 Ай бұрын

For what? Winning the war for International Bankers?

@user-io6pj8bz8h Ай бұрын

You have way too many flags there. But you must be a lefty who hates western civilization.

@yourwrongloserhaha Ай бұрын

@@sharkarkheart9085right because ww2 was about a banking issue not an aggressive expansionist dictator… turn your brain on

@palmergriffiths1952 2 ай бұрын

My Grandfather fought in Italy. He was a Canadian Member of The U.S./Canada First Special Service Force (The Black Devil's/Devil's Brigade). He landed on The Anzio Beachhead & fought through the breakout at Anzio,The Mussolini Canal,Monte La Difensa,The Gustav Line,The Advance to the Tyber and The Liberation of Rome.

@maplerice6226 2 ай бұрын

My Dad's buddy was Jimmy Piggott, who was 1st SSF. He followed the trail your Dad did, he was a great guy. He was drafted by the Argos but broke his leg and that was the end of that.

@allandavis8201 Ай бұрын

Every single one of the greatest generation deserve our eternal gratitude and respect. Lest We Forget.

@palmergriffiths1952 Ай бұрын

@@maplerice6226 cool he was a famous football player. I wouldn't know him because he probably did that way before my time. Actually it was My Grandfather that was in The FSSF not my Dad . Perhaps my Grandfather and your Dad's friend may have known each other ? He was HQ Det 1st Rgt

@SirSpiderPig Ай бұрын

My great grandfather served with the Devil’s brigade in Italy as well. He passed back in 2016, never told the family much of anything once he got back.

@palmergriffiths1952 Ай бұрын

@@SirSpiderPig That's Awesome. Thanks for your Great Grandfather's service. It's unfortunate you didn't get to hear any stories Before he passed. Like my own Grandfather there was more than likely a lot of bad things about the War He wanted to forget. My own Grandfather didn't start going into a lot of detail about it until I got up into my Teens & Adulthood & before he passed away. Sad because every year now our Veterans are getting older & we're losing them & in a lot of ways I think it's important to leave their stories for future generations. Again Thanks for your Great Grandfather's service 🙏🇨🇦 🇺🇲

@nledaig 2 ай бұрын

The Canadians fought bravely in both European wars.

@RPMZ11 2 ай бұрын

Remember Hong Kong too.

@djf817 2 ай бұрын

A country of 11 million people (at that time) sent 1 million of her sons into combat. Small in size, mighty when called upon

@johncurtis6815 Ай бұрын

God bless Canada 🇨🇦

@maryjeanjones7569 Ай бұрын

I have a friend whose dad fought in WW2 from 1939 through 1945. On D Day, he was fighting in Italy. He came home from the war and lived to the age of 82 in the mid 90s.

@fergusmallon1337 Ай бұрын

@@djf817 and except for a handful they were all volonteers

@user-zv2nk4tw1q Ай бұрын

Thank you to all Canadians who served in world war II for their service. From Ottawa Canada. With love.

@honest1954 Ай бұрын

My dad and Uncle were there

@billyrock8305 2 ай бұрын

Canadians. Topgun fighters. WWI and WWII. The most feared fighting force in battle. 🇨🇦 🥇

@palmergriffiths1952 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words from a Grateful Canadian 🙏 🇨🇦

@Purpleslull Ай бұрын

Ahh come on, I know we're overlooked but don't give us all the credit

@anthonyeaton5153 Ай бұрын

Don't say that to the Aussies! They have been shouting for decades of how they won WW1 and WW2.

@chadgrov Ай бұрын

I had no idea, this is like episode 1 of band of brothers except the Canadians in Italy. I’m so grateful this exists

@kateleblanc604 Ай бұрын

My Uncle Leonard went from Dieppe to Sicily during WW2. His night terrors were horrific. So proud of him and grateful for all those who fought.

@robertdelacruz2951 2 ай бұрын

What a fantastic documentary, and an Excellent tribute to the oft-overlooked contribution of the Canadians in WW2!

@patdowney9454 Ай бұрын

My grandfather and my great uncles all fought in the war. On land, air and sea. Absolutely incredible to imagine what they all went through. Bravest men I’ve ever known ❤

@craigmorris4083 2 ай бұрын

Two words every Canadian knows, 'Bloody Ortona'.

@palmergriffiths1952 Ай бұрын

Ortona "Little Stalingrad" a Slugfest " That was a really tough battle and costly victory for the Canadians .🙏🇨🇦

@NuGzNOVAYDEN Ай бұрын

I didn't learn of this battle in school. It was actually today I learned of it, which is sad because there is alot of Canadian history that's been overlooked

@kalebfitzgerald9102 Ай бұрын

I never met my grandfather, but his was in the princess Patricias rifles, I know that unit was on reserve for Ortona, but im not sure if he saw any fighting there, I would assume because of how much of a grinder ortona was that the princess Patricias went in.

@snipes_1138 Ай бұрын

My grandfather was in the 48th highlanders and was in the battle of Ortona. He carried PIAT ammo pack for a AT team as well as a tommy gun.

@maryholder3795 Ай бұрын

Ortona was one of Italy's few deep water seaport, on the Adriatic Sea which meant the supply lines could be shortened. That is why Ortona was important.

@ryanfowler506 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service and sacrifice so that we may know freedom

@markchapman2585 Ай бұрын

I am a proud Canadian. My grandfather and great grandfather were in WW1 and WW2. My grandfather never talked about it. But my grandmother told me few stories. He lost his brother and got wounded by hand grenade.

@gavinrivington4918 Ай бұрын

My uncle Jack fought and died in Italy (ortana) in 1943 he was 23 years old. Being Canadian most of us have family that fought in both world wars. We never get much credit but let me tell you we were everywhere!

@palmergriffiths1952 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your Uncle Jack's Service. Ortona was an absolute slugfest and a costly victory for The Canadians. No wonder it was nicknamed "Little Stalingrad". They were up against some of The toughest & best Soldiers of The German Army. Your Uncle Jack is a Heroe & May he rest in Peace.. Again a tremendous Heartfelt Thanks from a grateful Canadian 🙏 🇨🇦

@snipes_1138 Ай бұрын

My grandfather was in the 48th highlanders and was in the battle of Ortona. He carried PIAT ammo pack for a AT team as well as a tommy gun.

@niemi5858 Ай бұрын

@@snipes_1138 My dad was in the 48th. , Ontario Regiment as a tanker and was injured by shrapnel in Ortona and woke up in England. He never did talk much about it though.

26 күн бұрын

Smoky Smith and the Seaforth Highlanders of Vancouver BC also fought in Ortona

@palmergriffiths1952 26 күн бұрын

Smokey Smith was A VC Recipient I believe for his Actions at the Savio River Bridge Head

@Thomas4430 Ай бұрын

I'm proud to be from Canada 🍁

@lawrencewright2816 Ай бұрын

With the government Canada has in Ottawa now, and with the way Canadians buckled under to the mandates, being Canadian is nothing to be proud of.

@4xhoser Ай бұрын

Thank you all for your service. 🇨🇦Canada🇨🇦 is struggling right now, let’s hope that changes. Thank you for giving Canada recognition, seems to always be missed. 🇨🇦

@killer1963daddy 2 ай бұрын

My uncle was " wounded" in Italy. 3 days in a wine cellar, then fell off a ledge..😅

@slipperyjim1497 22 күн бұрын

Funny my grandfather was also injured...they had a fire going at night and the sergeant told them to put it out. Someone handed my grandfather a jerrycan filled with gas instead of the one filled with water, lol. Woof, burnt hands!

@gwenchaperon4262 22 күн бұрын

THANKYOU CANADA FOR SAVING MY DAD WHO WAS ONE OF MONTY'S MEN STRANDED ON ANZIO, THANKYOU FOR VOLUNTEERING FROM THE START TO DEFEND MY FAMILY AND COUNTRYMEN . THERE AREN'T ENOUGH WORDS IN ANY DICTIONARY TO DESCRIBE HOW DEEPLY WE FEEL ABOUT YOUR GIFT BUT PERHAPS GOD CAN ...BLESSINGS OF PEACE TO ONE AND ALL. AGAIN THANKYOU.

@tombergins8215 2 ай бұрын

My God I LOVE that generation We looked up to them when I was a child in the 70's (my dad & Grandpa) I wish our society would go back to being so united like those Brave young men & Beautiful young women were

@palmergriffiths1952 Ай бұрын

I have to say I agree 100% with your Comments. I was compelled to reply. I felt the same way about My Grandfather. I was born in the 1970's. That Generation came out of The Great Depression then had to face A World War. I miss my own Grandfather when you felt down, Scared or stressed having someone around like that who could talk to you made it feel much better & could inspire you to be a stronger person. There's really Not alot around like that anymore & I don't think the newer Generations Understand what it's like to Struggle & fight the way they did. Again I loved your comments. I can surely relate. All the best 🙏

@tombergins8215 Ай бұрын

@@palmergriffiths1952 Thank you! Good to know I'm not the only one in the insanity our world & country have become.

@rich6234 Ай бұрын

I'm a 70's kid had family in every theatre of the war when i was 19 when i went to the bar my friends would get mad at me for not hanging out with them cause i'd be hanging out with the old fellows listening to they're stories miss them all but still remember the stories

@zaphodt3405 Ай бұрын

These are experiences the younger generation , mine included will hopefully never know. Yet to hear of these stories ... so important

@allandavis8201 Ай бұрын

Before starting the documentary I want to say that I am very pleased that the Canadians of the greatest generation are getting some recognition for their actions and achievements, along with the ANZACS and all the other countries fighting men, and the women who stepped up to ensure that the axis forces were defeated, they have never had the full recognition that they earned and truly deserved. Thank you from my heart, RIP the fallen, Lest We Forget. Per Ardua Ad Astra. I can not imagine what these men went through, what they had to do to survive, what they saw and how they endured it all, I was in two combat zones during my military service and I was lucky that I didn’t ever have to go into battle/combat, I saw 👀 some things that I still have problems accepting and forgetting, but these men must have seen and did things that nobody should have had to face, even today, for the few still with us, recounting their experiences must be extremely difficult and painful, as though it was only yesterday, and they are still showing that same level of bravery, extraordinary people.

@davidhouston4810 Ай бұрын

The Canadians did things in WW2 that were astounding, it is pleasing to see them acknowledged.

@anthonyeaton5153 20 күн бұрын

Just as all other Allied nations did. Canada was no better nor worse than.

@davidhouston4810 19 күн бұрын

@@anthonyeaton5153 Dieppe.

@mohammedsaysrashid3587 2 ай бұрын

It is a wonderful historical coverage video about glorious time and appreciative of Canadian sacrifice during WW2 in Sicily....thank you 🙏(war stories) channel for sharing

@inajames3160 Ай бұрын

I look and listen and hope I see my grandad in every clip documentary. Cowichan First Nation fought in Italy. I love him and grateful he came home. If not for Canadian. The war ww2 , so brave and true, well things would have been so much different I’m sure.❤

@heidimueller1039 Ай бұрын

I live in Cowichan area . Thank you for your granddad’s service. We should all be forever grateful.

@VulgarBeats902 Ай бұрын

My Grandfather fought with the Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry, and took part in Italy’s Campaign. The stories he had shared were fascinating. Lest We Forget.

@palmergriffiths1952 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your Grandfather's service 🙏 From a Grateful Canadian 🇨🇦

@kalebfitzgerald9102 Ай бұрын

My grandfather aswell, I never met him, but all I really know about his service is that his regiment was on reserve for ortona, our grandfathers could have fought together, what do you know of his service? Me and my father have been requesting his records for years but can't get hold of them, he never spoke a word about his experiences apparently.

@palmergriffiths1952 Ай бұрын

@@kalebfitzgerald9102 Hey have you tried the National Archives of Canada ? They should be able to help you out. I'm sure they would have some records of your Grandfather's Military Service in WWII. By the way Thanks to your Grandfather for his Service 🙏🇨🇦

@VulgarBeats902 Ай бұрын

@@kalebfitzgerald9102 They very well could have fought together. I was going to recommend searching the Archives as well. Some google digging can turn up a lot.

@t.paquet264 Ай бұрын

My father was injured in Leonforte . He was a Major with the PPCLI Major A.E.T Pâquet .

@halecesar1461 Ай бұрын

16:23 You can see the PTSD in Mr. White’s eyes, God bless him.

@dalj4362 19 күн бұрын

Always enjoy hearing about the Canadian contribution and stories. 🇬🇧🇨🇦

@romans325kjb Ай бұрын

My Grandfather (1886-1979) was wounded three times in WWl. If that was not bad enough he was also gassed. Pretty special guy. Thanks to all our allied vets.

@palmergriffiths1952 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your Grandfather's service 🙏

@sharkarkheart9085 Ай бұрын

All for nothing.

@joejackson5708 2 ай бұрын

That was excellent. We spend a lot of time... And rightly so remembering and being grateful to the soldiers who died.... But behind those sodiers were this brave women and folks back home so I would like to say that I am grateful to those people too.

@user-ty6hp4bw1t 2 ай бұрын

very well done, don't get the women's story often. I enjoyed your program. Thank You!

@Gaetano.94 Ай бұрын

The GREATEST generation!! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

@Jay-nq2jl Ай бұрын

Thank you all in this video here and gone for our freedom! You were the greatest generation

@janm2473 Ай бұрын

Well done! I often wish I could be back in my classroom to share great docs like this with my students,,,

@paddington1670 Ай бұрын

excellent video

@mattsallows5896 25 күн бұрын

Our forefathers fought with a full heart with duty and dignity, and so did our beloved allies in arms, may their stories echo for generations.

@resevoirdog Ай бұрын

21:00 damn im not gunna lie that made me tear up. Bless that man

@kurtmooreca Ай бұрын

This is a brilliant documentary. Thank you for sharing it. We will always remember you heroes for your sacrifices, #lestweforget.

@alexkilgour1328 Ай бұрын

My grade 3 teacher was an Italian war bride. Her husband was with the Canadian army when they met during the campaign. She may have been with the Italian partisan forces who fought Mussolini. She terrified the whole school. Even the Christian Brothers gave her a wide berth! :)

@gs637 2 ай бұрын

Respect!

@robertcampomizzi7988 Ай бұрын

My Grandparents came to Canada in 1955 and other side in 1965. From my grandparents (both) thank you. They aren't around to let you know themselves, but theyd want ypu to know. No one says "propaganda " like my Nonna did when she heard Mussolini's name.

@bounce12 Ай бұрын

Great documentary. I seen this documentary a while back. Or i seen a documentary with some of the same vets about this war not to to sure!!

@chrismair8161 13 күн бұрын

Forever remembered. Never Lost. Peace for the Fallen.

@michaeljames3229 Ай бұрын

Thank you for this. We should always remember the sacrifices made both at home and on the front lines. Now more than ever, we need these reminders. Both my grandfathers fought. Both came home. One was actually in the Italian theatre as a tank operator. The other was a submariner, operating from the Atlantic to Asia Pacific. I'm so thankful that they both made it home, may they rest in peace now. Blessed are the souls who go off to fight the war. Wicked are the souls that require them to. God bless.

@DrDestructo Ай бұрын

My great uncle was John W. "Jack" Teece of the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada. He earned the Military Medal at Ortona for rescuing an artillery observer, which he claimed he got because 'someone important saw him do it' (referring to the observer himself). He did not talk much about that place, only speaking of it as a very, very dark time in his life in which he did a lot of things he'd never thought he'd do, and that he never wanted to do again. He's passed on from this world, but I think about him a lot. He was an inspiration to me, both for being a remarkable but humble fighter, but for also telling the next generations of my family that war is not a frivolity, it's just something that *sometimes* needs to happen, and should never be forced or pursued into action.

@djf817 2 ай бұрын

Canadian Women 💪 🇨🇦 ❤

@thebreach4650 Ай бұрын

@10:27 love the battle of Québec reference

@Aluminati1 Ай бұрын

My maternal grandfather was there. Artillery gunner. From Sicily to Belgium and across the Netherlands.

@matthewjay660 Ай бұрын

29:53 "My Prayer" by the Ink Spots.

@jaredisley-oliver389 Ай бұрын

I wish my Grandma was as cool as Tish! Imaging talking about the making of a Bren gun over coffee or tea in the garden 😎

@resevoirdog Ай бұрын

21:00 😢

@RySte-ju1uo Ай бұрын

Thank you for this my grandfather land in Italy and he never really talk about it I read the regimental records and they fought for every inch in Italy was always proud of our boys and what they did and the fact our country doesn't even teach this to our kids sickens me candains had a huge part in both world wars Korea and Vietnam

@inajames3160 Ай бұрын

Never seen anything on the italia campaign or really much about the Canadian contribution of ww2. My Grandad fought in Italy.

@johnkidd1226 Ай бұрын

Granny set that interviewer straight when he played the guilt trip about making guns. She was damn proud of making a good Bren gun, as she should be.

@kidmohair8151 Ай бұрын

see how adaptable we people are. you go along doing something and then all of a sudden you get thrown into something you never expected to have to do. so you do it, and you do it well. my mom was a nurse and my dad was RCNVR.

@zcole774 Ай бұрын

Canada has a very long Military history. Bless their Soldiers.

@milesdrury7230 Ай бұрын

My favourite Canadian moment "we had our feet in the ground most of the time, eh" 6:09

@dmoreau0 Ай бұрын

Wow - the picture @32:29 - My grandmother (2nd from right - front row) I have a copy of that very picture

@slipperyjim1497 22 күн бұрын

My grandfather served in Italy after Sicily fell. The first few years of the war he was stationed in Scotland cutting down timber for the war effort. He arrived in Naples in November 43 and was transferred, as far as I can tell from the war records, to the Royal Canadian Regiment which no doubt had losses in Sicily. I assume he was a replacement for the dead. My father told us stories about how strict they were about eating all the food on their plate when he was a kid. My grandfather saw the starving Italian citizens and demanding that his kids after the war not waste any food. Sadly he passed at a fairly young age (mid 60s) because of his dislike/fear of doctors. Imagine being brave enough for WW2 and surviving but then dying because of your dislike of doctors. Life is strange.

@gopichand6640 2 ай бұрын

Sir please do a documentary on contribution of Indian soldiers in both the world wars

@spacebees86 Ай бұрын

My grandfather fought in Ortona, and lost his best friend there.

@user-hr4re7rm6p 2 ай бұрын

i have two family members in ww2 canadian one as in army ww1 but that in ww2 graud ww2 that other one was in black watch

@palmergriffiths1952 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your family members service. I know that the Black Watch of Canada had a costly battle to take Verriers Ridge during the Normandy campaign. Very Grateful for their Sacrifice & Service 🙏🇨🇦

@michaelduncan3261 17 күн бұрын

Lads, if you like old stories like this, be sure to check out the "The Berenstain Bears", with those wholesome bears and "The Babar Series", with those lively pachyderms.

@mauriceclark4870 Ай бұрын

A. Very. Loyal. Nation. Canada. Fighting. Long way. From. Home. !!!

@anthonyeaton5153 20 күн бұрын

Every Allied nation fought a very long way from home. Canada was not unique.

@silentsnipe1015 17 күн бұрын

We need to keep these men in our hearts they gave it all to save our world. o7

@TheYukonnahanni 26 күн бұрын

wasn't just the Americans doing it !! Canadian Women were as Canadians in the War before the Americans !! Bravo to ALL THOSE BRAVE CANADIAN WOMEN !!

@user-em6ru4bk3f Ай бұрын

I am a very proud Canadian and they were know as shock troupe

@alanmacification Ай бұрын

My father and uncle were there.

@user-mv5ek8ix9o Ай бұрын

these men and women were canada`s greatest generation

@effexon Ай бұрын

"there was nothing to do", well peace time sucks this way, not as much jobs, not as meaningful anyway(lighter packing). Though it gives room for family and kids then. What I find similar with these women and vets and current former soldiers is that conviction, purpose that shines from their eyes even now that they got to experience as 20-something.... which can carry person through life for sure.

@theretiringbarber Ай бұрын

My dad fought in Italy ,Cassino .

@g.jasonlancashire9332 Ай бұрын

There are no words for what that 'generation' did for this world. THANK YOU is the best I can do. I do have to ask though - what happened?

@yourwrongloserhaha Ай бұрын

my great grandfather died in the dieppe raid

@JoeyArmstrong2800 Ай бұрын

My paps was one during the invasion of Sicily. He said after a couple years in England, once they went through the Straits of Gibraltar in the middle of the night they knew it was real.

@robertskeates51 Ай бұрын

That was then this now … unfortunately

@igaluitchannel6644 Ай бұрын

This was Churchill's crazy idea.

@anthonyeaton5153 20 күн бұрын

Italy had to be invaded for one main reason, to keep as many as possible of their divisions from transferring to France when the Normandy invasion began. Think sideways occasionally.

@igaluitchannel6644 17 күн бұрын

@@anthonyeaton5153 Yes, there are arguments for it. When one considers Churchill's catastrophes like the Gallipoli Campaign or Dieppe, it seems he didn't mind too much sending out cannon fodder.

@eps0m1066 29 күн бұрын

Canada should always be proud of their sacrifice for freedom. Tragically its like two different countries now.

@vlcccapt Ай бұрын

Canadian troops led the drive Rome, until they were ordered to slow dow to allow the US troops to enter first and get the glory.

@anthonyeaton5153 20 күн бұрын

That statement is very suspect. Check your history.

@larrymcknight1933 16 күн бұрын

@@anthonyeaton5153you need to check the history as the story is absolutely true.

@briankeyes268 Ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@audible_ Ай бұрын

I'm not an expert but I notice alot of the vets all say "I knew I was Going to did there"

@jaysonedwards8157 Ай бұрын

Don't ever ask a Canadian soldier to do something because they will.

@alexlanning712 Ай бұрын

The srategic value of their effort was lost when Clark decided to take Rome, rather than turn the Nazi's flank

@cowesy04 Ай бұрын

As a Canadian sometimes I’m a little ashamed I know way more about American war history.

@Harbringe Ай бұрын

When the Canadians broke through at Ortona and a few hours later were outside Rome if Allied command had of allowed them to go down and take Rome it would of trapped the Germans who were 90 miles to the south. Thereafter it would of been a race all the way to the Alps and the German border. A huge strategic loss on how the war went.

@misaelthegoat2393 Ай бұрын

Needed Americans to liberate Rome eh

@benoitlaferriere8581 Ай бұрын

🇨🇦💪

@RIDGELAKE101 25 күн бұрын

Shoutout Canada, eh!

@bounce12 Ай бұрын

Imagine world war 3? Where you can’t save your wounded comrade because of low cost drones!!! Peace on earth for all is needed and the everyday people , working class and poor need to take good look at their children’s futures and start the process of changing governments to reflect what we the majority see as our future and values!!!

@user-hr4re7rm6p 2 ай бұрын

Can you do black watch canada

@maplerice6226 2 ай бұрын

I think there are plenty of BWoC videos out there

@g3n3ral1nsanity5 29 күн бұрын

To think my grandmother was 16 when ww2 started now we're close to ww3 and she's still alive I'm not going to war without my cowboy hat if I'm going to die it'll be with my favorite hat remembering the woman I love

@bradd188 Ай бұрын

The women back then were such gems. I can see why men went off to war to fight for them and their families. They were definitely worth it. Modern women on the other hand, no chance.

@ryannotmyrealsurname6127 Ай бұрын

And after all that Patton told the Canadians that if they marched into Rome he’d open fire on them, because he wanted to.

@derekwebster5573 15 күн бұрын

I knew we did some damage in ww1 include inventing a few war crimes but I always though we didn’t do much in ww2

@conorduggan6682 Ай бұрын

They were a different breed back then, raised in the hardship of the Great Depression, but they still had a strong sense of service to their community, which they brought with them into service of their country. I couldn't imagine the current generation of Canadians doing this. Their attitude is sociopathic, lazy, and entitled. They expect someone else's labour to provide them with all their needs, weed, and skip the dishes. Authoritarianism is rising in the world again, but when the time comes to fight it, most of the Canadian youth will not answer the call. Some will even protest against our own troops while others will support the authoritarianism we should be fighting against.

@trevorfuller1078 18 күн бұрын

@conorduggan6682: what they all need today is a 2 years or longer stint in the army, navy or air force, to vent & channel their aggressions or listlessness into a common identity & attainable & worthwhile objectives or purposes!! That’s what they all inwardly crave, as did all previous, similar, younger generations in both Canada 🍁 & other countries!!

@osok5492 Ай бұрын

They shouldn’t been there at all!

@broken505rythem_yt Ай бұрын

Poland: am I a joke to you?

@outinspace8760 Ай бұрын

Some of the most pivotal battles fought in ww1 and ww2 wouldn't have been won without the help of the Canadians and yet you pretty much never see them in any war movies/shows. Everything needs to be an "American" victory.

@anthonyeaton5153 20 күн бұрын

WW1 would have still been won without Canada but not won without Britain think about it.

@outinspace8760 20 күн бұрын

@@anthonyeaton5153 do more research my friend

@gamexsimmonds3581 Ай бұрын

On videos about Canada its always a majority of canadians in the comments and probably a majority watchign the vids a lot of peole see somsthing sbout Americam history and they jump at the chance to learn about it, even if its recycled content. They see the few canadian history vids out there(there aren't many) and they dont click as much