THE THOUSAND DAYS Reel 1 · Part 1

Description

Summarizes Canada's contributions to the war effort since Britain declared war on Germany in 1939. Mackenzie King delivers a war message. Canada sets up war industries, especially munitions, and begins training pilots. Lend-lease destroyers and airplanes for Britain are presented by the U.S. Shows construction of the Alcan Highway. Churchill promises a rough fight with Germany.

Collection

Records of the Office of War Information

Series

Propaganda, Information, and Documentary Motion Pictures