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The Show Must Go On
An evening of theatre and singing gets a hot encore.
Crafts with Cordite
“Down time” leads to dangerous “fun time” at base camp.
German Directives Leave Canadian Commandos Alive
A technicality lets the Canadian commandos escape the firing squad upon their capture.
The “Dieppe Murderers”
Mr. Ryan paints a picture of the conditions of the prison camp he was taken to.
Roped for Reprisals
When German military found some of their own, hand bound and executed on the shores of Dieppe, they decided to bind the prisoners.
Changed to Chains
The initial reprisals of three months in ropes turned to a year and three months in chains.
Prison Camp’s Open Door Policy
Building and using escape tunnels is quite a process and was only used by those with important information.
Are All Canadian Soldiers Farmers?
Registering as a farmer while a prisoner of war meant having a slightly easier time.
The Dumbest Guy in the World
Mr. Ryan survives the firing squad once again, after being charged with sabotage, by playing the simpleton.
War is Not a Picnic
Killing people is not easy, especially when you are up close and personal with the enemy.
A Tradesman During Wartime
Mr. Sommerville describes the unique role he played in working with concrete; building roads and structures for the units to which they were affiliated.
Building Bridges Across the Orne River
Moving into France, Mr. Sommerville describes building bridges so that the fighting could continue.
Displaying 1957 to 1968 of 4589 results.