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A Ghostly Fight
Mr. Gilday talks about the battle on the top of the mountain, the FSSF's first time in battle.
The Mind Is A Funny Thing
All the training in the world doesn't prepare you for the real thing, and how the mind will tuck away some of the bad experiences one encounters.
Black Devils, ‘There's More to Come
Mr. Gilday talks about some of their activities while holding the line at the Anzio beachhead.
That’s War
Mr. Gilday talks about casualties in the field and how one handles it.
Might Be Accused of Being a Quitter
Mr. Gilday talks about battle fatigue, and how he suffered from it.
Society of Our Own
Mr Gilday talks about the work he was doing, and then coming home. He goes on to talk about the connection he feels with others who served in the war.
We’re Still Looking After Each Other
Mr. Gilday talks about the lifelong bond he feels with his men and how they watch out for one anther.
Joining the Service
Mr. Pitt explains his reasoning for joining the service, and specifically, why he joined the Air Force even though he was from a naval stronghold (Halifax) and his father was in the army.
Wireless Air Gunner Training
Mr. Pitt describes his training experiences, including an amusing story about the antics of some of the training pilots ‘wing wrestling'.
Reunion With The Family
Home at last...alive!
Dealing With The Experience
Mr. Routledge made what some may feel were surprising decisions for his life in an effort to put the prison camp experiences behind him. He also expresses his deep feelings that Canadians need to understand what he and his comrades experienced in Hong Kong.
His Thoughts About The People Of Japan
Most people, given the experiences of Canadian prisoners-of-war in Japan, would have predictable and understandable feelings about the Japanese people of that time - and of today. Most people - but not everyone, including Mr. Routledge.
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