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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.
Stores, Tanks and Flags
Mr. Laird describes how he progressed from joining up with ordinance, to becoming a signaller.
Leadup to War Hits Home
Mr. Laird recalls when the leadup to war hit home.
Camp Details
Mr. McGee describes how filthy the camps were and how diseases would break out. Also he went blind for a short period of time due to lack of vitamins.
"Your Son Has Been Found"
Mr. McGee tells how his parents weren’t aware that he was a prisoner until an agent wired them and told them their son had been freed.
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