Video Gallery

Joining the Royal Canadian Artillery (RCA)

Mr. Blackburn talks about why he ended up in the RCA, versus the navy or the air force (or the infantry).

Attack on Hellville (Part 2 of 2)

After the initial attack they had to search all the buildings one by one.

Attack on Hellville (Part 1 of 2)

Mr. Rusling describes the attack on Hellville with 20mm guns and mortars. It was the first time that he saw a grenade being thrown. Fortunately, no one was injured.

Close Relationships

Mr. Thompson speaks of the impact his wartime service had and continues to have on his life. He also shares what he feels future generations of Canadians should know about the sacrifices his generation made during the Second World War.

Close Relationships

Close relationships developed as a result of wartime service. Mr Thompson reflects on one that lasted a lifetime.

Shrapnel Injury

On his second day in France, Mr. Thompson was taken out of action after a piece of shrapnel lodged in one of his legs.

Juno Beach

Mr. Thompson remembers the first and second days in France after going ashore at Juno Beach.

Enemy Encounter

Mr. Thompson recalls his first encounter with the enemy.

D-Day

Mr. Thompson describes the atmosphere among his troops as D-Day arrived.

Canada Was Here

Mr. Toney describes how much he enjoyed hand picking the best men to join his patrols.

Children in War Zones

Mr. Henry discusses Lebanese children and their inevitable recruitment into one of the warring factions and his feeling of helplessness to improve their fate.

Training