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Taking On A New Identity
Mr. Poolton describes his alternate escape plan since it was deemed best that he not use the tunnel.
Two Months Tied in Ropes
Marching off in Groups of 10, the POW’s are tied in ropes, left with very low morale and little hope for the future.
Taken Prisoner
Mr. Poolton shares his experience about being marched as a prisoner of war.
Germans on the Beach
Not wanting to surrender, Mr. Poolton and company return to the beach where the Germans have taken over.
Joining the Queen's Own Camerons
Mr. MacLeod describes joining the army instead of the air force because they would correct a hernia from which he was suffering. He discusses his training pathway, and joining the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders upon his arrival in England.
Change in Operations
In preparation for the move towards Sicily, Mr. Cromwell speaks about waterproofing their vehicles.
Based in Dieppe, New Brunswick
Mr. Bower-Binns describes being on guard duty at the Dieppe aerodrome, and fantasizing about becoming a pilot.
November Eleventh
Mr. Decker explains how he spends remembrance day and shares a special memory of his friend Oscar Albrecht.
Shooting At Enemy Planes
Mr. Loranger talks about a dangerous way to relax; shooting at enemy fighters.
Not a Shot Fired.
Mr. Loranger discusses the clearing of Dieppe and a clever German artillery installation.
Quite A Mess
Mr. Loranger discusses how difficult it was to advance in the French countryside. He also discusses a tactic the Germans used to kill hundreds of Canadian soldiers.
Small Port of Dieppe
Mr. Field goes over to the continent after the summer of 1944, and lands at Dieppe.
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