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Army Commanders Course
As the end of the war nears, Mr. Murray is promoted to Major and sent to England to take a course designed for army commanders. He discovers it's not where he wants to be.
Cost of Second World War. Remembrance.
Mr. Murray reflects on modern day Remembrance Day ceremonies and on the cost of the allied victory in the Second World War.
Family Involvement in Wartime
Mr. Petit, a veteran of the Korean War, explains the involvement of various members of his family who served in wartime, dating back to the Riel Rebellion.
Training
Mr. Petit received six months' basic training in Ipperwash, Ontario then moved west.
PPCLI Duties
Now in Korea, Mr. Petit describes some of the duties of his PPCLI unit.
Significance of Korean War
Mr. Petit talks about the relationships between Canadian soldiers and members of the forces of other countries in Korea at the time. He also speaks about the quality of Canadian rations and reflects on the end of hostilities. He then goes on to offer his thoughts on the purpose and significance of the war in Korea.
Close call on the runway
Mr. Duffley tells about trying to take off with water in the fuel tanks.
Rainy Days in India
Mr. Duffley talks about the weather in "the wettest part of the world".
Hong Kong
Mr. Purse describes his first impression of the army's military camp in Hong Kong and goes on to explain why he originally thought the Canadian troops had been sent there.
Hong Kong POW
Mr. Purse recalls the day the Japanese troops arrived in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong POW
The diet fed to the Hong Kong Prisoners of War by the Japanese is described by Mr. Purse.
Hong Kong POW
Treatment of the Canadians at the hands of the Japanese guards is painfully remembered by Mr. Purse
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