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Costly Mistake
Mr. Sutherland-Brown talks about how the Japanese fighting tactics that were used in the Chin Hills, cost them a lot of men.
Crash and Rescue
Mr. Sutherland-Brown talks about how some people were rescued after a crash.
Injury and Aircraft Damage
Mr. Sutherland-Brown describes how he got injured during an attack and the effect it had on him as well as the aircraft.
Thoughts on the A-Bomb
Mr. Sutherland-Brown talks about his feelings on the use of the Atomic Bomb against the Japanese.
VJ Day Reflection
Mr. Sutherland-Brown talks about how Canadians don’t know much about the war against Japan.
On Patrol with UN
Mr. Grossinger talks about being a patrol for the UN but they were the only troops without weapons.
Ambushed
Mr. Grossinger describes being ambushed in Lebanon.
Close to Combat but Undeterred
Mr. Candow describes the state of the harbor when his regiment arrived in Algiers, and explains how the men maintained their composure in the face of danger.
Newfoundlanders Were at Ortona
Mr. Candow laments how the Newfoundland Regiment provided support at Ortona, but has never been credited in any writings about the battle.
Didn’t want the Stripes
Mr. Candow recalls turning in a stripe of promotion, and explains his reason for not wanting to become a sergeant.
Big Loud Guns
Mr. Candow describes the noise made by Howitzers used in Norfolk, and recalls how vibrations from Long-Toms firing just outside Lanchiano, Italy, shook the town to ruins.
Prejudice From ‘Real War’ Veterans
Mr. Himes recalls the poor attitude of the legions and their members toward Korean War Veterans upon their return home. He describes one particular instance of prejudice during his first attempt to join the legion.
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