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Just Like one of the Guys!
Mr. Chow expresses his personal and positive feelings towards being just one of the guys serving in war and how he never felt discrimination at any time during his service.
The Sad Part of War
Proud of doing his share in service for our country, Mr. Chow remembers all the comrades that were lost and left behind.
This is My Regiment
Mr. Ryan describes his reasoning for joining the Royal Canadian Regiment.
Canadians Capture Iceland
Mr. Ryan recalls the capture and occupation of Iceland.
Quick Answers Avoids Death
The importance of quick identification to allies is a matter of life and death.
The Show Must Go On
An evening of theatre and singing gets a hot encore.
Crafts with Cordite
“Down time” leads to dangerous “fun time” at base camp.
German Directives Leave Canadian Commandos Alive
A technicality lets the Canadian commandos escape the firing squad upon their capture.
The “Dieppe Murderers”
Mr. Ryan paints a picture of the conditions of the prison camp he was taken to.
Roped for Reprisals
When German military found some of their own, hand bound and executed on the shores of Dieppe, they decided to bind the prisoners.
Changed to Chains
The initial reprisals of three months in ropes turned to a year and three months in chains.
Prison Camp’s Open Door Policy
Building and using escape tunnels is quite a process and was only used by those with important information.
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