German Forces swept through the Polish country side with the full fury of Blitzkrieg on September, 1 1939. Marking the start of the Second World war
Poland is surrounded, German forces are moving from the west and Soviet forces from the east. Unable to compete with the Soviet-German forces Poland is forced to surrender
This isn't our fight
Britain brought this on them selves
They are still our allies
Britain and France honoring their pledge with Poland declared war on Germany on September 3 1939. Quickly mobilizing their army's and manning the defenses on the Maginot line during the Phony war.
We will take a stand on our own, not in any colonial attitude of mind, simple following the lead of Britain
Canada had a choice, To stay neutral or to join the fight. Many Canadians wanted to stay neutral, most Britain's thought Canada would stay neutral and many Americans were taken back when Canada did not stay neutral.
On September 7 1939, the Canadian parliament held a special meeting for a three day debate to discuses Canada's involvement in the war.
They would aid us if we need it
On September 9 1939, The vote was all but unanimous. Canada would be joining the war independently to support Britain and France