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End of War
The POWs were told they’d be killed no matter what the outcome of the war was. But he explains why they weren’t executed.
Return Home
Mr. McGee describes how good it was to be back home and see his parents and family.
Message to the Youth
Mr. McGee says education is important but if your country needs you, then do what you can to help. He also explains what Remembrance Day means to him.
The Machine Gunner
Mr. Champoux describes the duties of a machine gun crew.
13: My Lucky Number
Mr. Champoux explains how his entire military experience (from his enrollment to his wounding) revolved around the number 13.
Platoons, Brigades, Regiments and Divisions
Mr. Champoux explains the difference between Platoons, Brigades, Regiments and Divisions, while describing his own allegiance to the 13 platoon (Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa).
Stalin's Second Front: The Raid
Mr. Champoux explains how “The Raid” affected the morale of Canadian troops who were left behind. He also reveals his opinion of the true reason behind sending soldiers there.
Indirect Firing; An Innovation in Machine Gunning
Mr. Champoux talks about indirect firing; a technique made available by new machine guns.
Training After “The Raid” and Before D- Day
Mr. Champoux talks about their special training in Wales and Scotland after the raid to the Russian front. He also talks about how the type of training they were undergoing led them all to believe that something big was about to happen (D Day).
Crossing of the English Channel
Mr. Champoux describes the crossing of the English Channel on the way to France as part of the D-Day invasion. Due to rough seas, one of the moorings on the Bren guns broke.
Mines in the English Channel
Mr. Champoux describes the mines he experienced in the English Channel as he was going over to the D-Day landing. He also describes how the Navy cleared a path to the Beach for them.
Destruction on the Falaise Gap
Mr. Champoux continues to describe the destruction on the road of the Falaise Gap. Many German soldiers were taken prisoner at this time and Allied soldiers were betting “Invasion Money” on how many prisoners they could capture.
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