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Radar Beacons
Mr. Barrie speaks about the sensitivity of radar in relation to the signal detected from radar beacons.
Silence among Canadians on Radar
Mr. Barrie speaks of the understanding amongst all radar technicians to keep quiet in relation to their duties and responsibilities in the war.
That was horrible, that was my first experience with war.
Mr. Berry describes the devastation at Caen and the accidental bombing of Allied troops at Falaise Gap.
Work Responsibility with the 86th Bridging Company
Mr. Berry gives a general description of the 86th Bridging Company’s responsibilities, and then describes three incidents related to the delivery of material to theatres of action at the Seine River, the Rhine River and at Arnhem, evacuating Canadian paratroopers.
He must have got drunk and fell in the canal.
Mr. Berry describes the 86th’s advance into Brussels, the elation of the civilians, and how an off-hand remark erroneously implicated him in the death of a member of his Company.
How could you look at a little kid and say no.
Mr. Berry describes with great compassion how the Canadian Army did its best to feed starving children.
You’d never survive without the comradeship.
Mr. Berry describes the bonding and comradeship in his Company, and how in later years he was able to reestablish contact with a wartime pal.
Our Brigade went to Germany.
Mr. Manson describes the subdued reaction to the armistice, and describes then joining the Army of Occupation in Germany, and in particular interacting with the local civilians.
Admiration for the “real combat soldiers”
Mr. Manson reflects on whether, based on his lack of combat action, he should even have been interviewed, despite having no choice in his deployment. He expresses his admiration for the “real combat soldiers.”
Those are the ones that you must keep in mind.
Mr. Manson reflects on how today’s younger generation has renewed interest in Canada’s Veterans, and offers some advice about gratitude and respect for our Veterans’ efforts in past wars.
Remembrance Day Reflection
Mr. Manson offers his thoughts on November 11th.
Organization of the 5th Division to combat the Japanese.
Mr. Manson describes his role as a medical officer in British Columbia during the Second World War, first screening Air Force personnel and then as Chief Medical Officer for several field hospitals on the BC coast, which had been established because of the threat of Japanese invasion.
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