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His Regiment Reacts to Hitler Youth Executions
Mr. Ross talks of the reaction of his regiment to the Hitler Youth executions and describes being on patrol in Bray.
Horror of Hitler Youth
Mr. Ross speaks about the murder of members of the North Nova Scotia Highlanders and other regiments by a division of Hitler Youth under the command of Kurt Meyer.
More From the Beaches of Normandy
Mr. Ross continues to recount the events of the Normandy landing.
Landing on Beaches of Normandy
Mr. Ross continues his emotional account of landing on the Normandy beach early in the morning of June 6, 1944.
Bad Weather For Sailing
Mr. Ross recalls that when the order to begin the invasion was finally given, the weather conditions halted sailing for a day.
Just in Time For D-Day
Mr. Ross enlisted on his 18th birthday and was assigned to ‘C’ Company of the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada. He recalls preparation for the invasion of Normandy.
Help on the Home Front
Mr. Ross was only 14 years old when Canada declared war on Germany in September, 1939. As the home front war effort expanded, he was hired as an apprentice fitter in the aircraft division of Vickers, near Montreal.
The Sights and Sounds of War
Mr. Finestone explains the factors of war that may cause Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
What Makes a Good Fighter Pilot?
Mr. Weir gives his opinion about the characteristics that make a good fighter pilot.
The Hurricane vs The Spitfire
Mr. Weir compares the Hurricane and the Spitfire.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Mr. Finestone responds to the question, “Was Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) common during your service?”
Remembrance Day
Mr. Finestone describes the significance that November eleventh has for him.
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