Question 319

During the D-Day invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, Canadian forces were a significant part of the Allied assault. According to the historical text, what was the approximate proportion of Canadian soldiers among all Allied soldiers on D-Day?

  1. AOne in ten soldiers
  2. BOne in four soldiers
  3. COne in fifteen soldiers
  4. DOne in twenty soldiers
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: A) One in ten soldiers

Explanation

The guide states that 'Approximately one in ten Allied soldiers on D-Day was Canadian.' This highlights the substantial contribution Canada made to the successful invasion of Normandy, where Canadian troops captured Juno Beach.

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