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Battle of Hong Kong Details
Mr. Devouge describes demolishing a bridge to slow the Japanese advance, threatening to shoot one of his officers who was firing on his own men, and eventually surrendering and burying the dead.
Wherever You Send Me Is Fine
Mr. Devouge discusses his willingness to serve wherever he was asked to do so, and subsequently making the voyage to Hong Kong.
Post-Armistice London
Mr. Routhier describes being in London after the armistice and being ashamed of his public drunkenness during a drive by of the British monarchy.
A Blighty
Mr. Routhier describes being slightly wounded by a sniper but having to rehab in England because all of the field hospitals were full.
Gas Attack
Mr. Routhier describes being gassed and the troops having to hold soaked hankies to their noses because gas masks weren't yet available.
Deadly 'Whiz-Bangs'
Mr. Routhier describes the psychological impact of being shelled by 'whiz-bangs', a type of German artillery shell. He describes the death of a friend struck by such a shell.
Expectation versus reality
Mr. Routhier discusses his expectations of high adventure being tempered by the reality of digging trenches and sleeping with rats and lice.
Rum and Courage
Mr. Routhier describes the fearlessness with which he embarked on night patrols after being administered a tot of rum prior to heading out.
Shooting At Enemy Planes
Mr. Loranger talks about a dangerous way to relax; shooting at enemy fighters.
A Church With Two Steeples
Mr. Loranger describes the results of misidentifying a target area.
Heat of the Shrapnel
Mr. Loranger recalls a close call he had with a piece of Shrapnel.
Not a Shot Fired.
Mr. Loranger discusses the clearing of Dieppe and a clever German artillery installation.
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