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Nuttin’ but mutton
Mr. Durant talks about the meals on the voyage to Hong Kong.
Christmas Surrender (Part 1)
Mr. Durant talks about Christmas day and the events that followed after putting up the white flag.
Christmas Surrender (Part 2)
Mr. Durant talks about his first march as a prisoner and tells a story of the treatment they were subjected to.
Working in the mines
Weak from working in Japan, Mr. Durant passed out and fell into a pit.
Lack of vitamins
Some of the diseases that were present during captivity and the importance of vitamins.
Sailing To England
Mr. Henley describes sailing to England aboard the SS Welshman during which he is in charge of the mules and horses, for which he receives premium pay. An offer of extra money to clean the ship afterward is ungraciously declined.
Joining The Quebec Regiment
Mr. Henley describes his transfer from a mounted to infantry regiment, and the shocking difference between the two uniforms.
The Somme Was A Killing Ground
Mr. Henley describes how the Germans set their barbed wire in such a way that Allied soldiers were lured towards enemy machine gun positions, and describes the resulting carnage.
Creeping Barrage At Vimy Ridge
Mr. Henley gives an excellent description of the logistics and technique of the creeping barrage and its overwhelming success at Vimy Ridge.
Canadians
Mr. Henley discusses inadequacies of Canadian gear: tunics that weren't practical or warm, the Ross rifle which jammed after a few shots, and boots and leather belts which rotted in the wet conditions.
Dreadful Living Conditions
Mr. Henley discusses being filthy, living with louse infested rats, and having last dibs on rations if you were in the front line.
A Lesson Learned
Mr. Henley describes the consequences of not sharing a parcel from home when sharing was the accepted practice.
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