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First Field Assignment
Mr. Jauhal discusses his promotion to wireless operator during his first posting in Pakistan.
Sailing to Africa
Mr. Jauhal describes sailing from Bombay to North Africa in rough seas, and being harassed by German bombers.
Operations in North Africa.
Mr. Jauhal discusses landing in Somalia and what his specific duties and equipment were once he went into battle. He also discusses the danger of shrapnel.
Decoding German signals
Mr. Pollak recounts how he went directly into service after landing in England and how his unit had three years experience intercepting and decoding German signals before they went over to Normandy in June 1944. He then describes the makeup of the unit and the duties they had.
Different Regiment - Still A Waiting Game
By the spring of 1943, Mr. Hyde has been moved to "A" Squadron, 4th Canadian Battalion, 4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards and is in Scotland waiting for word on their next move.
Landing on the Beaches of Sicily
Mr. Hyde’s squadron reached Sicily and he describes their going ashore.
On To "The Boot"
After some six weeks in Sicily, the order came to cross the Strait of Messina to mainland Italy. On arrival, thousands of Italian soldiers willingly surrender to allied forces. As the squadron moves inland, the worst kind of attack - friendly fire - takes its toll.
A New - and Dangerous - Job
In the autumn of 1943, Mr. Hyde requested a change in his responsibilities. He wanted out of signals. His commanding officer made him a commander of an armoured car and promoted him to Corporal. He describes his vehicle and tells of the slow and dangerous work of probing for land mines along the roads of southern Italy.
Impressions of the Enemy
Mr. Himes recalls his impression of the Chinese enemy, particularly his shock at the numbers of bodies sacrificed.
Nicosia, Cyprus - No Man’s Land
Mr. Neepin explains some of the history of the conflict in Cyprus, and the significance of Nicosia.
Reality Check - Gun to the Head
Mr. Neepin recalls a tense situation during which he and his sergeant’s lives were threatened.
Nazi Submarines were Ruling Supreme
Mr. Gray talks about convoy duty and the HMCS St. Croix’s demise.
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