The War Overseas
Geographical areas where battles took place
Theatres of War (prize)
Volunteer group responsible knitting woolens, sewing surgical materials and caring for local troops
Women's Patriotic Association
Name one American Base location
Stephenville, Argentia, Fort Pepperrell (St. John's)
Members of the enemy armed forces usually captured in areas of conflict
Prisoners of War (prize)
Newfoundland, like its Allies during WWII, imprisoned residents with the same ethnic background as the enemy such as Germans and Italians. They were held in these camps.
Internment Camps (prize)
In recognition of the number of Newfoundlanders entering the British forces, some units were given this name?
Newfoundland Units
These were enforced during the war as a measure against air raids. All windows and doors had to be completely covered when the air raid siren sounded.
Blackouts (prize)
Name one Canadian military base location
Goose Bay, Gander, Torbay
On October 14, 1942 this passenger ship travelling from North Sydney to Port-aux-Basques was torpedoed by a German U-boat. 137 of the 238 passengers died.
S.S. Caribou (prize)
When large numbers of people move from one form of employment to another it is know as this.
Economic Dislocation
What countries were known as the Allied Forces?
Britain, France and Soviet Union (prize)
Where was Newfoundland's first seaplane base located?
Botwood (prize)
How many years did America lease the military bases for?
99 years (prize)
Newfoundland's strategic importance leading up to WWII saw the Commission of Government build an airstrip in this place.
Gander
Britain's Royal Air Force flew planes from the United States to Europe using Newfoundland as a stopover
North Atlantic Ferry Operation (prize)
Britain's Prime Minister during WWII
Winston Churchill
What Newfoundland organization helped raise money for the war effort?
Newfoundland Patriotic Association
Name at least two positive social and cultural influences in NL of the war.
What are: 1) Relations were generally positive between civilians and military and many Newfoundland women married American or Canadian servicemen. 2) Living standards rose 3) Businesses grew 4) Much more merchandise available for purchase 5) General improvements - indoor plumbing, refrigeration 6) Access to education, healthcare and government services became a priority (prize)
This uniformed branch of the British military attracted the largest group of Newfoundlanders.
Navy (prize)
What device was found undetected for many years in Martin's Bay Labrador?
Weather Station
Non-uniformed group responsible for shipping goods
Merchant Marines (prize)
What is the only example of an armed German landing in North America during WWII?
German Weather Station in Labrador (prize)
Name at least two negative social and cultural changes that the war brought to Newfoundland and Labrador?
What are: 1. Stephenville went from predominantly French to English speaking (p 213) 2. Incidence of venereal disease (STDs) increased 3. Single parenthood increased 4. Alcoholism increased 5. Civilian men resented the attention local women gave to prosperous servicemen 6. NLers could not use or occupy the military bases as the bases were designated 'foreign soil' (prize)
On Sept. 5, 1942, the Saganaga and the Lord Strathcona, two ships loaded with iron ore for Britain, were sunk by German U-boats off this island in Conception Bay.
Bell Island
A group of countries that together opposed the Axis powers during WWII
Allied Forces (prize)