I don't know if I've ever heard a consistent bad rap for its performance in WW2.
I would think that where the disconnect comes was in terms of our leadership, we didn't have leadership that captured the imagination of the world like Monty (Over rated), Patton and others who were a cult of personality themselves.
The German's for the most part had a lot of respect for Canadian Soldiers,.
The more radical units like the SS had a hatred of Canadians as well.
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