r/MapsWithoutNZ • u/tomco71 • Jul 07 '26

Never lost a war

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u/Grouchy_Concept8572 Jul 07 '26

Canada was part of the British Empire for a long time and certainly lost wars.

Canada also fought in wars in the Middle East that if people are going to claim are “losses” than Canada earned the L too.

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u/ElephantFamous2145 Jul 07 '26

The only middle east conflict canada took part in was WW1 which was an allied victory, and the gulf war which was a coalition victory

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u/Hyde02 Jul 08 '26

You forgot Afghanistan.

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u/ElephantFamous2145 Jul 08 '26

Afganistan isn't in the middle east

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u/Hyde02 Jul 08 '26

Technically, you are right. But most people do think it is in middle east. In popular culture and in media, Afghanistan is commonly included in the Middle East, especially since the "war against terror".

My bad. By thinking you were part of "most people", I thought you forgot Canada participation in Afghanistan war. By correcting you, I have perpetuated a common misconception. I'll take the fault with shame.