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Mr. Wight, who was not quite 18 talks about the reasons of why he volunteered for service in the British Armed Forces.

Mr. MacDonald describes his Legion involvement, Remembrance Day, and recites a poignant poem to surviving Veterans.

Mr. MacDonald compares the quality of Canadian vs. German weaponry.

Mr. MacDonald describes night patrols at the Maas River, and a German act of mercy.

Mr. MacDonald describes joining the 5th Anti-tank Battalion and discusses its weaponry.

Mr. MacDonald describes the deadly "friendly fire" accident at Caen, France

Mr. MacDonald describes the broad spectrum of his basic training and in particular the Bofors anti-aircraft gun.

Mr. Cote talks about how in the war all men were treated equal, but after the war, they were treated differently in respect to post-war benefits.

Mr. Cote explains how survival is the hardest element of war, and recounts the story of a comrade who died the day before he was to go home.

Mr. Cote recalls two instances of his unit being called for support - one for requested friendly fire - against North Korean and Chinese forces.

Mr. Cote describes the condition of Seoul during the war, contrasted with how it looked during a re-visit years later.

Mr. Cote conveys his appreciation for how everyone was treated equally in the military, regardless of race or creed.