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The Normandy Landing
Mr. Rogers, along with his regiment, was assigned to provide artillery support from off-shore barges for the troops moving onto the beaches at Normandy, France.
Beyond the Normandy Beach
The 12th Field Regiment encountered relatively light opposition along their section of the beach and managed to move seven miles inland on the first day. As night came, it continued to be a noisy and active operation.
Caen and Beyond
The 3rd Division, of which the 12th Field Regiment is a part, eventually finds itself near Caen. They witness the destructive bombing that levelled the historic French city.
The War Ends
It’s early May, 1945 and Mr. Rogers recalls the day the war in Europe ended.
Every Person Was Important to the Victory
Mr. Rogers gives great credit to the work of the infantry. He goes on to make the point that every person involved in the war effort made an important contribution to the Allied victory.
Patriotism versus a Job
Mr. Rogers is asked what he would say to the young people of Canada today if he was speaking to them about love of country, duty and patriotism. His candid answer may surprise you.
Student Freezes on Controls
Mr. Yarnell recalls that the instructors and the training were both excellent. He also recalls a story about one of his students freezing up at the controls and spinning at 10,000 feet.
Flying Skill Level of Squadron
Mr. Yarnell describes the skill level of the Squadron and their living conditions in North Africa and Italy.
Hong Kong Falls
Recovered from his wounds, Mr. Routledge is assigned wireless operator to the brigadier in charge of the forces at Stanley. Japanese shelling of the town forces the troops to move to the Stanley Peninsula. Then, on Christmas Day, 1942, the order comes for all Allied forces to surrender to Japan. The commander of the forces on the Stanley Peninsula had other thoughts.
The Nightmare Begins
Mr. Routledge and those on Stanley Peninsula were marched to a prisoner camp at North Point. He describes the camp's deplorable conditions.
Tough Japanese Guards
Back at Shamshuipo, now a prisoner-of-war camp, Mr. Routledge recalls the frightening treatments he and other prisoners received at the hands of the Japanese guards.
Life at Sham Shui Po
While many Canadian prisoners at Sham Shui Po are sent off to work in the shipyards and coal mines in Japan, Mr. Routledge remains at the Hong Kong camp and is appointed to the position of second-in-charge of the Rations Party. He explains.
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