75th Anniversary of the Dieppe Raid - Youth Delegate: Morgane Roy-Séger
I Done the Best I Could!
Reflecting back on his service, Mr. Cole shares his perspective on time served and acceptance of what he and fellow comrades went through.
Different Stories about the Camps
Mr. Coles acknowledges the idea of different stories from different POW prisoners during their time in camp yet emphasizes that he felt that his experiences weren’t that bad.
Helping to Carry the Dead and Wounded
After being part of the battle on the beach in Dieppe, Mr. Cole tells of his involvement in carrying stretchers of the dead and wounded to the hospital.
We did what we had to do!
Mr. Cole provides his opinion on the purpose and actions taken during the battle of the Dieppe Raid.
The Sherman Tank
Being a part of the tank crew, Mr. Coles describes the specifics of the Sherman tank and the role played while coming on to the beach in Dieppe.
Not Good for Infantry or us
With little hope of survival, Mr. Edwards shares his view on why so many soldiers died on the beach in Dieppe.
Dieppe was a Bad Place
Being in the tank, Mr. Stanley shares his experiences during the Dieppe Raid, showing empathy for the infantrymen who did not have the same protection.
Never got too Serious about Battle
Being young and unaware of the reality of battle, Mr. Edwards shares his perspective of not really being aware of the level of danger he would witness in Dieppe.
Reasons for Joining Up
Together with his brother, Mr. Stanley shares his story on making the decision to join up and steps taken towards training before heading overseas.