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Treatment from the Guards
During time in camp, Mr. Cole speaks of the treatment of guards and expresses the fact that they were not treated badly at all.
Digging a Tunnel in Camp
Mr. Cole tells of his involvement in digging a tunnel and the perspective he had for taking part in this activity.
Different Stories about the Camps
Mr. Coles acknowledges the idea of different stories from different POW prisoners during their time in camp yet emphasizes that he felt that his experiences weren’t that bad.
One Bath in Almost Three Years
Mr. Cole shares his story of treatment as a prisoner arriving to the camp where he would remain as a POW.
Transported in a Boxcar
After surrendering, Mr. Cole shares a demoralizing experience while loaded in a boxcar en route to POW camp.
Helping to Carry the Dead and Wounded
After being part of the battle on the beach in Dieppe, Mr. Cole tells of his involvement in carrying stretchers of the dead and wounded to the hospital.
We did what we had to do!
Mr. Cole provides his opinion on the purpose and actions taken during the battle of the Dieppe Raid.
The Sherman Tank
Being a part of the tank crew, Mr. Coles describes the specifics of the Sherman tank and the role played while coming on to the beach in Dieppe.
A Different Style of Discipline
After disobeying orders, Mr. Cole tells of his experiences of shooting rabbits as a means of discipline.
Joining up with Friends
Mr. Coles shares the story of his decision to join the army while at a school picnic with friends.
Reflection of Service
Mr. Edwards expresses emotion as he speaks about visiting his brother’s grave every Remembrance Day.
The Heart of a Mother
Mr. Edwards speaks about receiving telegrams and care packages from his mother during his time in POW camp.
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