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Wounded on Green Beach
Colonel Merritt was wounded as his troops were evacuating Green Beach. He recalls the activity.
Battle Drills and Maneuvers
While on coastal defense, Mr. Poolton describes the responsibilities and duties of his regiment as well as the unbelievable amount of soldiers involved in action.
Ready for Battle
Heading to Dieppe, Mr. Poolton is equipped with mortars, loaded down on the landing craft, prepared and ready for battle.
Two Miles From the French Coast
Mr. Poolton describes his landing at Dieppe.
Witnessing an Absolute Massacre
Mr. Poolton speaks about the battle of Dieppe - snipers shooting, men on fire and orders given to surrender!
Marching to the Camp
After the boxcar trip, prisoners are marched to the camp where they are stripped, given a bit of cabbage soup and thrown in the Wog Compound.
Royal Regiment Honoured at Dieppe
Mr. Walsh discusses why the Royal Regiment of Canada, with two other regiments, was selected to clear Dieppe based on the fact that it was decimated during the original Dieppe raid.
Air Cover at Dieppe
Mr. Warren discusses the air battle over Dieppe, and the deterrent effect of Allied fighters. He goes on to cite the number of aircraft lost, and explains the discrepancy between claimed and verified German losses on that day.
Lost so Many Friends so Quickly
Mr. Ryan makes the comparison of landing on Dieppe to being surrounded by 100 of your buddies only to be left standing alone 2 minutes later.
Surrendered and Captured
Mr. Stanley recalls his days as a POW.
Tied and Chained for 13 Months
Mr. Cole recalls that for a long time, prisoners were tied and chained within the camp.
Medal of Bravery
Mr. Hart shares a very proud moment where he earned the Military Medal for Bravery due to his actions that would save the lives of hundred of troops.
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