France

Mr. Smith describes seeing the Allied naval barrage at Normandy and chasing four ME-109's away from the combat zone.

Mr. Chiasson recalls doing battle sixty days without a break!

Reaching the assembly point, Mr. Hannam is busy recording casualties while at the same time assisting wounded infantrymen.

Mr. Hall describes the chaos of D-Day and a chance meeting with his brother.

Mr. Routhier describes being gassed and the troops having to hold soaked hankies to their noses because gas masks weren't yet available.

Recollection of Veterans of D-Day.

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.

Canada's most impressive overseas war monument is the majestic Canadian National Vimy Memorial. It is dedicated to Canadians who fought and gave their lives in the First World War.

The Canadians trained rigorously before the battle. Models of the trench systems were built and the soldiers drilled on what to do.

The Allies used observation balloons and reconnaissance planes to gather important information on the German positions.