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Nationalities in War

Nationalities in War

Mr. Cormier, talks about all the nationalities that fought in the war and what was different about all of them.

Layout of His POW Camp

Layout of His POW Camp

Mr. Cormier, now a POW, describes the permanent camp that he would be interned in after spending time in an interrogation camp.

Taken Prisoner

Taken Prisoner

Mr. Cormier tells how after being shot down he wandered around for two days before being discovered by a Hitler Youth who took him to his village before Mr. Cormier was turned over to the German Army.

Shot Down Over Europe

Shot Down Over Europe

Mr. Cormier tells the story of how he was on a bombing run and was shot at by a German aircraft . He describes how he helped the pilot evade the enemy plane before they could drop their bombs. Unfortunately the enemy was able to disable the engines on one side of the plane. With the plane on fire and the risk of it blowing up before the crew could return reach home the pilot ordered all the crew to evacuate.

Was it Worth It?

Was it Worth It?

Mr. Tomlin reflects on the emotional struggles he faced after the war and whether it was all worth it.

Back to Canada

Back to Canada

Mr. Tomlin describes the happy, poignant and bitter aspects of returning home after the war.

A Continuous Roar

A Continuous Roar

Mr. Tomlin describes the noise during heavy artillery action.

Up Close Combat

Up Close Combat

Mr. Tomlin talks about the very dangerous act of house clearing and the impact of taking someone else's life.

Humanity Over Conflict

Humanity Over Conflict

Mr. Tomlin describes two personal events where humanity won out over conflict.

Almost Fatal Mistake

Almost Fatal Mistake

Mr. Tomlin describes a near tragedy resulting from poor reconnaissance.

I’m Paralysed!

I’m Paralysed!

Mr. Tomlin describes the devastating results of close combat at Udem

Desperation and Valour

Desperation and Valour

Mr. Tomlin talks about desperation and valour in combat situations

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