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D-Day: Germans on the Run
Mr. Doherty recalls events surrounding the D-Day invasion; coastal minesweeping, cancellation and reinstatement of the offensive, and how well it was orchestrated. He also remarks on how feeling, that the Allies now had the Germans on the run, affected morale.
Preparing for D-Day (Part 1)
Mr. Gorsline talks about the time leading-up to D-Day.
Falaise Gap
Mr. Champoux describes how the Germans were attempting to escape. He also describes the destruction on the road of the Falaise Gap.
Crossing the English Channel to Normandy
Mr. Ross describes his activities during the night crossing toward the beaches of Normandy, as thousands of Allied vessels moved forward.
Taking of the City of Caen
Mr. Cromwell speaks of the first big push into Caen witnessing the sight of planes and bombs being dropped very close to their trenches.
Encounter at Beny-sur-Mer
Mr. Bruce describes a touching encounter with a child survivor of the Allied advance through Beny-sur-Mer, during a post-war pilgrimage.
Casualty Clearing Station
Reaching the assembly point, Mr. Hannam is busy recording casualties while at the same time assisting wounded infantrymen.
Sixty Days of Battle
Mr. Chiasson recalls doing battle sixty days without a break!
First D-Day Operation
Mr. Smith describes seeing the Allied naval barrage at Normandy and chasing four ME-109's away from the combat zone.
An Ambush Never Forgotten
Mr. McCue shares a very personal and heart wrenching story of witnessing the ambush that killed his fellow comrade, Nichola Goddard.
Hit by a Suicide Bomber
While on duty, Major Feyko provides details of the attack where he and his fellow comrades were injured and the personal impact of the wounds he incurred and the care he received.
Basic Training
Mr. Weaver recalls joining the army and basic training before going to Africa.
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