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From Canada to England to France
In the Spring of 1944, the Empress of Scotland sailed from Halifax with 15,000 members of the Canadian Army on board, including Mr. Letendre. He recalls having no strong feelings on leaving Canada for England. Once there, he quickly finds himself heading for France.
From the Coal Mine to the War Front
Mr. Letendre recalls leaving work in an Alberta coal mine and enlisting in the Canadian Army.
The Canadian Army
Mr. Jamieson reflects on the Canadian Army.
The German Surrender
Mr. Jamieson describes his memories of the German surrender. He explains General Montgomery's famous non-fraternization order and some of the responsibilities of Canadian troops as an occupying force after the surrender.
Liberating the French
Mr. Jamieson describes his most vivid memory - liberating French towns and villages.
The Falaise Gap
Mr. Jamieson describes the involvement of his regiment in the push to close the Falaise Gap and surround the German Army.
The Germans in Normandy and Executions of Canadians
Mr. Jamieson describes the Germans in Normandy and discusses the impact that rumours of Canadian POW's being executed by German soldiers had on the Canadian Infantry.
The Flamethrower
Mr. Jamieson describes being trained on the flamethrower and how it is more a weapon of terror.
Training and Overseas Deployment
Mr. Jamieson describes elements of his training at the Officers Training Unit in Brockville, Ontario. He explains the function of reconnaissance and the circumstances that led to his overseas deployment.
Enlisting
Ms. Allemang recalls joining up and her first posting.
Saved By a Chemical Toilet
Mr. Power talks about the difficulties with landing the aircrafts.
Becoming a Cook
Mr. Kenny describes how he ended up being designated at the ship's “Cookie”. He also described travelling across the Atlantic in a convoy.
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