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Grade 9 Social Studies Research Project - Canada's involvement in the World Wars: World War II

This guide will assist you in working through the Research Cycle while completing your assignment.

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From Harold B. Lee Library.

Search tips

There are a few books in the Library that are about a specific regiment/ship/platoon/squadron. There are however, many books in the Library that contain information on the different regiments. You will be most successful if you know what battles your men fought in - and search that battle. Alternately, browse the books and look in the index.

Subject terms:

  • Your regiment's name (remember they may be known by different names and they may be part of a larger division)
  • Canada Army/Navy/Air force
  • Canada Regimental History
  • Canadian Army
  • World War, 1939-1945
  • Name of the battle

 

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Books and World War II

Books on the World Wars can be found in sections 940.53-940.54. Books on the Canadian military can be found in 355 - 356.

Great websites for Canadian Military

Remember to search for your group's personal website.

Databases - good place to start for German Military

Oxford Reference Online Search Box Example
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