The Forgotten Front
Canada in the Asia-Pacific War
After Japan declared war on the United States and Great Britain in December 1941, Canada quickly came to the defence of its two biggest allies. Soon Canadians found themselves fighting in a whole new theatre of war: the Asia-Pacific. Frequently overshadowed by the war in Europe, Canadians contributed to many operations in the Asia-Pacific theatre. Explore the stories of Canadians who served in this often overlooked contribution of the Second World War.
