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Nursing is a Career
Mrs. Robinson offers comments about how important and distinct the career of a nurse can be.
Equal Opportunity
Mrs. Robinson describes why jobs should be open to both men and women.
Infantry: Walking Into the Enemy
Mr. Danson describes the reality of being an infantry soldier. He remembers how the men understood the risk and accepted it willingly.
The Return to Canada
Mr. Danson describes his return to Canada as a wounded soldier just before Christmas in 1944. He remembers the difficulties he encountered trying to return to normal work as a result of his injuries.
Kind Words for Lost Comrades
Mr. Curry reacts emotionally as he reflects on the loss of several of his friends during the Second World War. He also speaks of some of the poor treatment he received while a Prisoner of War in Germany.
From Italy to France
Mr. Durant talks about many of his Italian missions and battles. Also, about his involvement in the Devil's Brigade.
First Attacks and the Battle of the Scheldt
Mr. MacDougall remembers the first attacks that he was involved in and the lasting friendships that were developed on the front lines. He explains the role that the Calgary Highlanders played in the Battle of the Scheldt and recalls the Germans flooding the dikes at the Port of Antwerp. He recalls the terrible living conditions and how poor the Dutch people were during those years.
Trench Warfare
Mr. MacDougall talks about the close fighting in the trenches, the morale of the men, the Hitler Youth and the final few days.
Remembrance and the Younger Generation
Mr. MacDougall is asked if it was worth it and would he do it again.
The War Begins - Too Young To Enlist
Mr. McLean talks about his reaction when Canada declared war on Germany in September, 1939. He goes on to talk about enlisting in the Royal Canadian Navy shortly after his 16th birthday, lying about his age to do so.
Training and First Posting To Landing Craft
After basic training in British Columbia and more advanced instruction in Toronto and Halifax, Mr. McLean, with a group of about 30 others, headed for Detroit, Michigan in the Fall of 1942 for some special training. The training equipped them for their first posting aboard landing craft.
Across the Atlantic and the First Fatality
The convoy of landing craft leaves Norfolk, Virginia. An early fatality awaits the vessels on the other side of the Atlantic.
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