1939 ⟶ First Canadian Troops Arrive in Europe

The first Canadian troops arrive in Europe.
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🇨🇦 First Canadian Troops Arrive in Europe

The first Canadian troops arrive in Europe.⟶
CanadaMilitary DeploymentWestern FrontEuropeAllied ForcesWar Effort

🇮🇳 First Indian Troops Arrive in France

The first Indian troops arrive in France.⟶
IndiaFranceTroopsColonial TroopsMilitaryWestern Front

🇧🇷 Brazilian Troops Arrive in Italy

First troops of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force (FEB) arrive in Italy.⟶
Brazilian Troops Arrive in Italy (1944)
ItalyBrazilian Expeditionary ForceFEBAllied ForcesWorld War IIEuropean TheaterMilitary Deployment

🍁 Canadian Troops Enter the Netherlands

Canadian troops cross the border into the Netherlands.⟶
CanadaNetherlandsLiberationWestern FrontMilitary AdvanceAllied PowersWar in EuropeOccupation

🇨🇦 Canadian Troops Liberate Zeebrugge, Belgium Fully Liberated

Canadian troops take Zeebrugge in Belgium; Belgium is now entirely liberated.⟶
Canadian Troops Liberate Zeebrugge, Belgium Fully Liberated (1944)
BelgiumLiberationCanadaWestern FrontZeebruggeAllied AdvanceNovember 1944Military Operation

🇺🇸 Last Fighting for US Troops in Europe

This date marks the last fighting for American troops in Europe. ⟶
USEuropeEnd of WarMilitary OperationsEuropean TheaterWorld War IIWestern FrontMilitary History