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It was just rubble
Mr. Stewart life in Bremerhaven, Germany after a bombing raid.
Two swimming pools filled with sand
Mr. Stewart compares the spartan environment of the Liberty ship ‘SS Elgin Victory’ to the plush troop carrier ‘SS Europa’
Who wants to remember that?
Mr. Stewart describes the desperation of the hungry in Bremerhaven, Germany.
We improvised
Dr. Vanner discusses field hospitals in general and differentiates the three levels of hospitalization.
A red cross symbol on the ground
Dr. Vanner talks about helicopter evacuation, triage and routing patients for appropriate treatment.
People were in a rather bad state
Dr. Vanner describes his arrival in Korea, and his general impressions of the country.
He'd just dodge and duck
Mr. MacDonald describes the broad spectrum of his basic training and in particular the Bofors anti-aircraft gun.
They lost 250 men
Mr. MacDonald describes the deadly "friendly fire" accident at Caen, France
They were a crack outfit, a good outfit
Mr. MacDonald describes joining the 5th Anti-tank Battalion and discusses its weaponry.
They hit him with a Schmeizer
Mr. MacDonald describes night patrols at the Maas River, and a German act of mercy.
They were good weapons
Mr. MacDonald compares the quality of Canadian vs. German weaponry.
A catchy little poem
Mr. MacDonald describes his Legion involvement, Remembrance Day, and recites a poignant poem to surviving Veterans.
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