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Contribution of the Merchant Navy Towards War Efforts
Mr. Haegert talks about the contribution of the Merchant Navy to Canada’s war efforts in the Second World War.
End of War Reaction
Mr. Haegert describes his reaction on the day in which he learned that the Second World War had ended.
Receiving Distress Calls
Mr. Haegert describes what it was like in the North Atlantic when receiving distress calls from other ships.
The Attitude of Canadian Troops
Mr. Haegert talks about the attitude of the Canadian troops and what they were like.
No Escorts Available
Mr. Haegert describes how there were no escorts for the ships unless they had troops onboard.
Ambushed by a Panther - Severely Wounded
Mr. Giovannetti recalls when his Sherman tank was ambushed by a German Panther. He describes how the Sherman was destroyed and he was almost fatally injured.
Shooter in the Steeple
Mr. Giovannetti recalls being shot at while driving into Falaise with his armoured unit, and blowing up the shooters hiding spot. He also describes seeing the same location during a post-war visit.
Soldiers Dying
Mr. Greaves expresses the shock he felt listening to a soldier being told that his brother died while out on night patrol.
Unwelcome in Italy
Mr. Greaves speaks about how unwelcome he felt amongst the Italian people.
Canadian Winters
Mr. Greaves speaks about the unbearable cold and how he found it difficult to become accustomed to the winter conditions in Canada while training for military service.
Strafed
Mr. Jauhal describes the terrifying experience of being strafed by German aircraft.
Clearing a German Stronghold
Mr. Jauhal describes the clearing of a particularly well fortified German mountain stronghold.
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