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Civilians Caught in the Middle of War
Mr White recalls his unit finding a group of civilians holed up in Ortona, having been too scared to even step outside for two weeks. He then explains how important it is for youth to understand that war doesn’t only involve and affect soldiers.
Not a Merry Christmas
Mr White recalls one particularly sad Christmas. One he'll never forget.
Pilgrimages With Youth
Mr White recalls participating in pilgrimages to Italy with youth from across Canada, and how seeing some of the same areas he fought in made his state of mind revert to that time.
Remembrance Day
Mr. Adderley used to walk with his father on Remembrance Day but now that his father is gone he walks with his medals. He talks about how he feels his father is walking with him now.
Repairing Communication lines
Mr. Tupper talks about what it was like to fix communication lines in the night and in the daytime.
Trenches on Hill 355
Mr. Tupper talks about keeping the slit trench dry and he talks about red alerts. He talks about Hill 355 (porkchop). He talks about taking back the hill for the Americans.
First Night
Mr. Tupper talks about the Americans firing their guns and what it sounded like.
Living Conditions Were Primitive
Mr. Vant Haaf describes the early weeks of training, and the first terrible ship he was assigned to.
Waiting Onboard For Casualties (2 of 2)
Mr. Vant Haaf continues with his description of the casualties on D-Day.
The Importance of Good Sea Legs
Mr. Roberge describes his experiences dealing with the rolling of the sea on a frigate and corvette.
Signal Flags
Mr. Roberge describes how flags hoisted on a ship can represent many different messages.
‘Gales on the Sea’
Mr. Roberge describes what it was like to be on the sea in high wind gales.
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