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When World War II Came to Canada
Early hours, Monday, September 4, 1939, almost exactly 75 years ago.
Most Canadians are still asleep. They have no way of knowing that across the open Atlantic, 200 miles off the Hebrides west of northern Scotland, a tragedy is unfolding that will bring Canada face to face with the horror of World War II.
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When World War II Came to Canada
Early hours, Monday, September 4, 1939, almost exactly 75 years ago.
Most Canadians are still asleep. They have no way of knowing that across the open Atlantic, 200 miles off the Hebrides west of northern Scotland, a tragedy is unfolding that will bring Canada face to face with the horror of World War II.
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