The Role of the Canadians
By the end of this lesson you will be able to:
Write about the war from a Canadian perspective.
Explain how the war has affected Canadian soldiers.
Understand why it's important to remember the war.
Write about the war from a Canadian perspective.
Explain how the war has affected Canadian soldiers.
Understand why it's important to remember the war.
As we have discussed earlier, the Canadians have played an incredibly important part in our freedom today. But how did they help us and how do they look at it themselves?
Exercise I
Look at the video below and answer the questions. Please note: The video can be quite shocking.
Exercise I
Look at the video below and answer the questions. Please note: The video can be quite shocking.
Right below this text is a letter from Mrs. Walker from Canada. She writes to Lieut A. E. Brock to thank him and provide him with some unfortunate information.
Right next to the typed letter is the original written letter. Need an extra challenge? Try to read the letter on the right first! Done reading? Answer the questions underneath the letters. |
“Seventy years ago, brave Canadians fought to help liberate the Netherlands and bring an end to the Second World War. In the process, they forged a special bond with the Dutch people that remains the cornerstone of the strong friendship between our countries. This week we honour the remarkable service and sacrifice of our veterans and celebrate the freedom this sacrifice secured. Lest we forget.” |
Lieut A.E. Brock
C. Coy
48 Highlanders of Canada
Dear Lieut Brock,
I want to thank you for your letter written on Dec. 28 giving me the particulars about the death of my son Hugh Walker. I know these letters are not easy to write and you must have a great number to do, but your letter to us was very personal and very clear and gave us great comfort to know that our boy died instantly when he was shot and had a Christian burial along with his comrades. A short time ago a piece was written in The Toronto Telegram about The Memorial Service held by the 48th at this cemetery on the dykes, giving the names of those buried there. Which seemed to bring it very near home.
The son of a friend of mine was killed at the same time, Lieut Galt Smith of 90 Strathallam Blvd. Toronto he was with B company, if you happen to have known him or could find out about him could you have someone send some information to his mother. As of up to date they have had nothing but the official telegram a few words with some one who has been with your boy makes such a difference.
Again thanking you and wishing you the best of luck
Sincerely yours
Edith M Walker
Mrs Homer H Walker
151 Westminstle Ave
Toronto Ont.
C. Coy
48 Highlanders of Canada
Dear Lieut Brock,
I want to thank you for your letter written on Dec. 28 giving me the particulars about the death of my son Hugh Walker. I know these letters are not easy to write and you must have a great number to do, but your letter to us was very personal and very clear and gave us great comfort to know that our boy died instantly when he was shot and had a Christian burial along with his comrades. A short time ago a piece was written in The Toronto Telegram about The Memorial Service held by the 48th at this cemetery on the dykes, giving the names of those buried there. Which seemed to bring it very near home.
The son of a friend of mine was killed at the same time, Lieut Galt Smith of 90 Strathallam Blvd. Toronto he was with B company, if you happen to have known him or could find out about him could you have someone send some information to his mother. As of up to date they have had nothing but the official telegram a few words with some one who has been with your boy makes such a difference.
Again thanking you and wishing you the best of luck
Sincerely yours
Edith M Walker
Mrs Homer H Walker
151 Westminstle Ave
Toronto Ont.