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VJ Day Reflection
Mr. Sutherland-Brown talks about how Canadians don’t know much about the war against Japan.
Thoughts on the A-Bomb
Mr. Sutherland-Brown talks about his feelings on the use of the Atomic Bomb against the Japanese.
Injury and Aircraft Damage
Mr. Sutherland-Brown describes how he got injured during an attack and the effect it had on him as well as the aircraft.
Crash and Rescue
Mr. Sutherland-Brown talks about how some people were rescued after a crash.
Costly Mistake
Mr. Sutherland-Brown talks about how the Japanese fighting tactics that were used in the Chin Hills, cost them a lot of men.
Near Miss
Mr. Candow recalls an occasion when he and a fellow signaller came under fire while repairing a communications line.
10 Minutes at the Front
Mr. Candow recalls an accident suffered by a comrade from his hometown, within 10 minutes of arriving at the front lines.
Duties of a Communications Gunner
Mr. Candow describes his role in the 166th Newfoundland Field Artillery Regiment.
One Gun Range for All
Mr. Candow describes how one gun could be used to range a target for each of the 24 guns in the regiment, and explains how the precision prevented incidents of ‘friendly fire’.
Same Job, No Matter the Location
Mr. Candow describes how moving at night made each offensive position seem the same, and explains how duties and the main objective always remained the same.
Cassino - Waste of Time and Effort
Mr. Candow explains his view that the battle waged at Cassino was a waste, and how the objective could have been accomplished much easier.
Artillery Transport
Mr. Candow describes how the artillery and ammunition was transported, and explains how the range of the gun and varying charges were used to aim.
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