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Given Their Orders
Mr. Grand describes that when the crossing of the beach at Dieppe got underway, those aboard his ship were called to the main deck to be told where they were going and why.
Road to Portsmouth and Dieppe
Mr. Grand recalls how his trip to Portsmouth, England would enable him to participate in the Dieppe landing.
Day of Dieppe Raid Starts Early
Early in the moring of August 19, 1942, events began to unfold that would lead to the Dieppe Raid. Mr. Gorman was asleep in his bed.
POW in Germany
As a Prisoner of War in the Rouen hospital, Mr. Gorman continues the story of his treatment there and his subsequent move to a POW camp located in Eastern Germany.
Posted Overseas
Mr. Gorman’s battalion, stationed at Camp Borden, Ontario, was assigned go overseas. However, he and several other members of his platoon were not old enough for overseas duty. How he got around this problem is a humorous story with some rather sad results.
Preparing for Italy
Mr. McLean, now in Iran, has spent time becoming familiar with the engine room of his new vessel. He's soon on his way to a new assignment.
Kind Words for Lost Comrades
Mr. Curry reacts emotionally as he reflects on the loss of several of his friends during the Second World War. He also speaks of some of the poor treatment he received while a Prisoner of War in Germany.
Dieppe Liberated
In late Summer of 1944, the Canadian Army was back in the city of Dieppe. Mr. Letendre recalls the taking of the French city by the Canadian troops and remembers some of his other activities along the coastal region of France.
German Resistance
Mr. Robinson discussed the German resistance against Allied advances during the months after D-Day.
The Dieppe Raid Eventually is Launched
The first attempt to carry out a landing at Dieppe is aborted. Eventually, the landing operation is launched.
Long Months of Training
Following two years of training in England and Scotland, Dieppe looms.
Mandrell - Jamming German Radar
Mr. James describes being assigned to project Mandrell - assembling and learning to maintain new radar jamming units - and returning as a mechanic. He also recalls how airmen's opinion on Mandrell's effectiveness ranged widely.
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