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Riot Breaks out Over Tripe
Mr. Friesen describes the food related embarkation riot in Vancouver, and the Awatia’s not-so-secretive stop in Honolulu, Hawaii on the voyage to Hong Kong.
Hong Kong was Pretty Primitive at that Time
Mr. Friesen gives some impressions of Hong Kong and discusses preparations for the expected Japanese attack.
Among Japanese Bombing Forces
Mr. Friesen describes how heavy Japanese bombing forces the Allies to surrender Hong Kong.
Fooled in Buying a Carton of Milk
Mr. Friesen describes his first POW experience at Sham Shui Po and being conned by the local Chinese.
You Knew you had to Drink It
Mr. Friesen describes various diseases in the camp and the attempts to curb them with meagre medication and rations.
Desperate Measures for Survival
Mr. Friesen describes the desperation of some of the Kai Tek labourers, minimal medical facilities in Hong Kong, and his personal vow to survive.
Decision to go to Hong Kong or Japan
Mr. Friesen discusses the choice of either staying in Sham Shui Po or joining the labour draft to Japan. He describes his voyage to Niigata.
Trenches
Mr. Mason recalls the preparation for the Battle of the Somme. He gives a good description of his time in the trenches and then goes on to describe the planning for the Canadian taking of Vimy Ridge.
Raids on German Army
Mr. Mason describes the series of raids on the German army in which he took part, and the purpose of these raids to capture prisoners who could supply information on planned German troop movement.
Shell Fire
Vimy Ridge had been taken, but Mr. Mason didn't think the allies were necessarily winning the war. He goes on to relate an incident that very nearly cost him an arm.
Hindenburg Line
Mr. Mason recalls some of the events surrounding the taking of the Hindenburg Line. He goes on to tell of his reaction when he learned the war was over and describes some detail of his arrival home in Canada.
Return from Dresden
Mr. Couse talks about the flight back after bombing Dresden and being able to see the flames from Dresden at 20,000 feet.
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