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An Important Lesson in Life
Mr. Polowin shares a humorous story going to London with his buddies and forging friendships that have carried on throughout his lifetime.
Combat at Sea
Mr. Polowin describes naval battles in the English Channel.
Belief in Churchill’s Words
Mr. Polowin recalls listening to Winston Churchill and the impact his words had in respect to being, “The beginning of the end.”
War is Terrible
Mr. Hannam provides his view on the sadness of wartime and how he is so very proud of Canada’s contribution.
Reuniting After so Many Years
Mr. Hannam shares the emotional encounter with the sister of the little girl that died in his arms.
The Loss of the Little Girl
Mr. Hannam shares a heartfelt story on the loss of life of a little girl while on duty as stretcher bearer.
Uncovering the Mystery Many Years Later
Mr. Hannam describes the mystery of who was shooting from the steeple of the church and how he found out the truth years later.
Casualty Clearing Station
Reaching the assembly point, Mr. Hannam is busy recording casualties while at the same time assisting wounded infantrymen.
Pandemonium on the Beach
Coming in on the second wave and realizing they had to move in, Mr. Hannam describes the chaos on the beach.
Path Taken in Preparation for D-Day
Mr. Hannam summarizes action taken in preparation for the invasion.
Desire to Join 23rd Field Regiment
Mr. Hannam details the enlistment path chosen after a brief encounter as an infanteer.
Tank battle at Branville
Mr. Buote describes advancing to and digging in at Branville, being surrounded and shelled by German panzers, and finally being rescued by a Polish tank battalion.
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