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Pick Up No Prisoners
Mr. Guthrie explains why they would not pick up enemy mariners from the water.
Thick Jungle
Mr. Guthrie describes going ashore into the thick Burmese jungle.
Sweeping Mines
Mr. Guthrie describes the process of sweeping submerged mines with a ship.
Contribution of the Merchant Navy Towards War Efforts
Mr. Haegert talks about the contribution of the Merchant Navy to Canada’s war efforts in the Second World War.
End of War Reaction
Mr. Haegert describes his reaction on the day in which he learned that the Second World War had ended.
Receiving Distress Calls
Mr. Haegert describes what it was like in the North Atlantic when receiving distress calls from other ships.
The Attitude of Canadian Troops
Mr. Haegert talks about the attitude of the Canadian troops and what they were like.
If You Beat Him, He Will Want You
Mr. Laird recalls Gen. Montgomery’s reasoning for wanting the 1st Division of Canadians with him in Italy.
Montgomery's Double
Mr. Laird recalls meeting Gen. Montgomery while under attack near Sicily, only to find out years later that it wasn’t actually the General.
U-Boat Near Gibraltar
Mr. Laird recalls the U-Boat alarm sounding during the voyage to Sicily, while outside Gibraltar, and seeing depth charges deployed.
Into Action - Sicily
Mr. Laird describes the invasion of Sicily, starting with the long voyage from Scotland.
Canada's Commandos
Mr. Laird recalls being assigned to Canada's newly created commando unit, explaining the reasons for it's creation and disbandment.
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