HIS102Y1 Lecture : Summer 2011
Document Summary
Parliament will decide - 1939 decided to make a limited commitment there was enthusiasm for the war but there was also some hesitation there was a brief debate against the issue. king wanted to wait a week to let the world know that canada could make its own decisions. first and most important of his priorities. signaled a different approach from borden"s (he was ultimately willing to sacrifice unity to win) king would go to almost any length to preserve unity. this meant he would not use conscription. it was necessary to reassure (especially french canadians) that this was a war of limited liability: military victory. king did not feel that canada was going to be a principal player in the war anyway. it was only important to let the world know that canada had done its bit. king did not understand the military: tactics, ranks, etc.
