Canadian Soldier

Canadian infantry served in Britain, the Mediterranean, and Northwest Europe during the Second World War. Major commitments included Italy and the campaigns following the Normandy landings. Canadian formations shared much British-pattern equipment while retaining national organization and identity. Their regimental and divisional traditions continued within the wider Allied command and supply system.

The First Canadian Division entered combat in Sicily in 1943 and continued through the Italian campaign. In northwestern Europe, the Third Canadian Division landed at Juno Beach on D-Day. Subsequent operations included fighting around Caen, clearing the Scheldt approaches to Antwerp, and advancing into the Netherlands and Germany. Infantry faced artillery, mines, fortified villages, and difficult terrain as well as enemy riflemen. Reinforcement shortages and heavy casualties shaped Canadian military and political decisions during the later war.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1914, Global Empires, Global War 1936, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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