¹     Caption: German U-boat U-210 from HMCS Assiniboine during attack that led to its sinking 6 August 1942.
 
²     War was coming. Germany wanted to win. The Germans took over many countries. Soon Britain would stand alone. She would need help.
 
³     The Canadians had just come through a hard time. They did not want to fight a war. Britain was a friend. She needed Canada's help. Canada's people were ready to help a friend.
 
⁴     Canada's army was small. It would have to grow fast. The navy needed men and ships. The air force needed planes and men.
 
⁵     The war ended a sad time. It was a time when there were few jobs and little money. A war meant many jobs.
 
⁶     Some jobs were for soldiers. Other jobs were to make things for the war.
 
⁷     Some of the things were new ships, tanks, planes, and cars. Uniforms, boots, coats, and helmets were needed. Food was needed to feed people.
 
⁸     Metals were used to make ships, planes, and other things. Canada had a lot of metal. Canadians were glad to work.

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