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My Brother, the POW
While he was still a child, Mr. Doolan's brother enlisted to serve during the Second World War and was made a prisoner of war. He talks about this ordeal.
Canadians in Korea
If you've ever wondered what the Korean War might have been like, this clip will answer a lot of your questions.
8th New Brunswick Hussars
Mr. Gorie recalls his time with the 8th New Brunswick Hussars, and the first time he went into action.
German Tactics Prevent Movement
Mr. Gorie recalls some of the tactics used by the Germans to keep the tanks from moving forward.
Fall Of Rome and D-Day
Mr. Gorie speaks of the fall of Rome on June 5, 1944, the D-Day landing in France the following day and the less-than-kind nickname, D-Day Dodgers, given to the troops in Italy at the time of the D-Day invasion by Lady Astor.
The War Is Over
After action in Belgium, Mr. Gorie's tank unit is moved to Holland. He is there when the war ends and remembers the kindness and appreciation of the Dutch people.
Delay Getting Home To Canada
Mr. Gorie's unit remained in Holland until November, 1945 when they were finally sent back to England. There, they experienced further problems getting home to Canada.
Buzz Bombs
Ms. Walt talks about her experiences with the buzz bombs.
Visiting the Wounded in the Hospital
Ms. Walt talks about having Sunday off and how she and other girls would go visit the wounded in hospital.
Being in Belgium and Germany at the End of the War.
Ms. Walt talks about being in Belgium and Germany at the end of the war. She discusses how girls were not allowed out while in Germany and if they did go out, they had to have escorts.
Germany after the War
Ms. Walt talks about her time in Germany after the war ended and all the destruction.
Air Attack and Retreat to India
Mr. Finnis talks about the retreat to India, and being attacked from the air when he was serving in Burma.
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