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Pictures of the Enemy
When the Germans surrendered in Belgium, they left behind many personal effects as they withdrew from their locations. Joseph Anatole Côté recounts how he obtained photographs belonging to German soldiers.
Defending My Country as it Went to War
Mr. Raymond relates how he came to enlist, the propaganda at the time, his training and his ocean crossing in which 6,000 soldiers were crammed into a ship designed for 1,500.
Normandy Invasion
Mr. Raymond describes the Normandy landing, the atmosphere during the Channel crossing and the noise when they approached the beach.
Carpiquet and Falaise
Mr. Raymond recounts the Battle of Carpiquet, France, where a dozen of his fellow soldiers were found hanged by the Germans, and the battle of Falaise, with Rommel’s Panzers.
“Those who die for their country go to heaven.”
During a battle in the Netherlands, the chaplain was highly regarded by the soldiers but he was a little too reckless . . . .
Importance of the Senses
The senses had special importance during the war for detecting the presence of the enemy and how far away they were. Sounds from allied weapons and aircraft were different from the enemy’s . . .
German Snipers
The soldiers’ greatest fear was to be in a sniper’s sights.
Get up Boy, The Ship is Going Down!
After the invasion enroute to Ireland, Mr. Starkes tells a more humorous story of when the ship begins to take on water, his effort to assist a fellow sailor brings laughter!
Post War Reaction on a Bus Ride
Returning home from war, Mr. Starkes speaks about an unexpected reaction by the sound of the buzzer on the bus when traveling home.
Peace at a Big Cost!
Reflecting back at his time during WWII, Mr. Starkes speaks about the importance of Remembrance Day and tells how he carries on in being part of a singing group that brings smile to many from that generation.
GOLAN HEIGHTS EXPERIENCE
Mr. Cromwell talks about his job while in the Golan Heights
Duties of a Drone Operator
Warrant Officer Nowell provides a general overview of his duties during his twenty year career
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