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Fall Of Rome and D-Day
Mr. Gorie speaks of the fall of Rome on June 5, 1944, the D-Day landing in France the following day and the less-than-kind nickname, D-Day Dodgers, given to the troops in Italy at the time of the D-Day invasion by Lady Astor.
German Tactics Prevent Movement
Mr. Gorie recalls some of the tactics used by the Germans to keep the tanks from moving forward.
8th New Brunswick Hussars
Mr. Gorie recalls his time with the 8th New Brunswick Hussars, and the first time he went into action.
Canadians in Korea
If you've ever wondered what the Korean War might have been like, this clip will answer a lot of your questions.
My Brother, the POW
While he was still a child, Mr. Doolan's brother enlisted to serve during the Second World War and was made a prisoner of war. He talks about this ordeal.
The Dead Zone
During the Second World War, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean there was an area known as the Dead Zone. Mr. Doolan tells us about the dangers that loomed underwater for unprotected ships crossing the area.
WWII Planes of my Childhood
Much too young to enlist during the Second World War, Mr. Doolan remembers how the conflict changed the skies above him and his hometown surroundings of Sydney, Nova Scotia.
Faith is Prevalent During War
Mr. Danson describes how faith was important and widespread during the war. More specifically, during times of danger or tragedy.
Church on Sunday
Mr. Danson remembers attending church on Sunday with the Christians even though he was Jewish.
The Tragedies of War
Mr. Danson remembers saying farewell to friends and comrades after he was wounded. He also tells the story of the tragic death of one of his close friends as he tried to escape from a German hospital.
Shrapnel Wound in the Head
Mr. Danson recalls his return to his regiment as a commissioned officer and tells of how he suffered a shrapnel wound to the head which ended his war effort.
The King and Queen Visit Canada in 1939.
Mr. Danson describes his participation in forming an honour-guard for the visit of the King and Queen of England in 1939.
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