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Landing Craft Towed Away

Landing Craft Towed Away

As the raid comes to an end, Mr. Hart describes the condition of his landing craft and how it had to be towed back to Britain.

Battle Depicted in a Painting

Battle Depicted in a Painting

With vivid recall of the Dieppe Raid, Mr. Hart tells of how he assisted in capturing the moment through an artist’s painting.

The Sights of Wounded and Dead

The Sights of Wounded and Dead

Mr. Hart provides details of action taken on the beach by the artillery as he positioned himself on the landing craft.

Red Beach an Appropriate Name!

Red Beach an Appropriate Name!

As many wounded and dead lay on the beach, Mr. Hart expresses the sights he witnessed in this bloody battle.

Artillery Under Fire

Artillery Under Fire

Mr. Hart provides details of what he was witnessing from the landing craft.

The Attack Begins

The Attack Begins

A moment most troops were waiting for, Mr. Hart tells of the attack on the beach in Dieppe.

Being Briefed about Raid

Being Briefed about Raid

Mr. Hart recalls the Dieppe briefing given to the troops and the excitement shared at the thoughts of active battle.

Training at Isle of Wight

Training at Isle of Wight

Mr. Hart talks about the type of equipment and tactics used in signals communication.

War is Declared

War is Declared

Mr. Hart shares his story of where he was when war was declared and his journey to Liverpool, England.

Honour of Duty at a Young Age

Honour of Duty at a Young Age

Mr. Hart speaks about his involvement in cadets and army reserves prior to war breaking out.

I Done the Best I Could!

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.

Stricken with TB

Stricken with TB

Returning home, Mr. Cole finds out that he has TB and is unable to travel with his fellow comrades.

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