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Crossing the Atlantic on the Andrea Dora
Mr. Wonnacott talks about crossing the Atlantic in an old, slow ship.
Enlisting with the RCAF
Mr. Wonnacott talks about signing up, and about his early training in Canada.
Close call
Mr. Weir and his comrades have an encounter with a Major who questions what they are doing. The guard saves the day by claiming to be taking them to a concentration camp nearby.
Stumbling upon the Germans
Mr. Weir describes stumbling upon 400 Germans just before they are bombed by the Allies from above. He and the other 3 men eventually lose touch with the rest of the convoy.
Travelling ahead of the pack (Part 2 of 2)
Mr. Weir describes how his group of four tried to travel ahead of the group of 2,000 in order to ensure that there would be food for them.
Wounded During Battle of Caen
Mr. Roberts talks about getting wounded at Caen.
Bribing a guard (Part 1 of 2)
Mr. Weir describes bribing a guard to help them with their long walk.
German rally
Mr. Weir describes visiting a Nazi rally and the way in which Hitler commanded a crowd. He also described the way in which Ottawa and Britain were hesitant to acknowledge what was taking place.
Demonstration in Frankfurt
Mr. Weir describes a demonstration he witnessed in Frankfurt. He describes the way in which the Germans dealt with the malcontents.
Germany before the war
Mr. Weir talks about encounters in Germany prior to the war.
Return to Canada
Mr. Robinson describes the circumstances that led to his return back to Canada. He also describes the trip home.
German Resistance
Mr. Robinson discussed the German resistance against Allied advances during the months after D-Day.
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