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The Longest Raid
Mr. Sharpe talks about an impressive mission to Penang, the longest bomb raid of the Second World War.
The Forgotten Army
Mr. Sharpe talks about the lack of recognition that the Burma Campaign has received.
Jerry Schroeder
Mr. Sharpe discusses a tragic loss and an incredible coincidence.
Lost To Weather
Mr. Sharpe describes the dangers of flying in tropical weather conditions.
A Rough Voyage at Sea
Mr. Thorsen describes the storms experienced at sea, the seasickness of sailors, and the many men wishing they could die.
Landing in Korea
Mr. Thorsen describes his first impression of landing in Korea, and being disturbed at seeing so many dead American soldiers.
Harold Stafford Lidstone
Mr. Lidstone describes the role of the Battalion Engineering Corps in repairing damaged trenches.
Artillery Arsenal
Mr. Pitcairn describes his role as layer in an 18-Pound artillery crew, the make up of the crew, and concludes by describing the wide variety and versatility of artillery pieces, both Commonwealth and German.
First Day at Amiens
Mr. Pitcairn describes the opening barrage at Amiens, and its success in completely destroying the Germans’ counter-artillery.
Trench Warfare vs Open Warfare
Mr. Pitcairn describes the difference between trench warfare and open warfare from the artillery’s perspective. He describes a unique target practice.
The Drocourt-Queant Line
Mr. Pitcairn describes the artillery barrage at the Hindenburg Line as the largest barrage to date, and having to ‘rest’ the guns which were overheating.
Treatment of German POWs
Mr. Pitcairn describes the general lack of enmity between the Canadians and German POW’s, and how, from his perspective, the surrendered Germans were well treated.
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