Royal Canadian Army Service Corps

Mr. Bruce describes a touching encounter with a child survivor of the Allied advance through Beny-sur-Mer, during a post-war pilgrimage.

Mr. Cromwell speaks of the first big push into Caen witnessing the sight of planes and bombs being dropped very close to their trenches.

Mr. Bruce offers a sombre reflection about the starvation he witnessed in Holland, particularly its effect on children.

Mr. Bruce describes Germany’s use of captured American uniforms and jeeps, an illegal act in wartime, and how the Canadians became much more vigilant as a result.

Mr. Bruce describes the impact of dead livestock on local water supplies, and speculates that this carnage was responsible to some extent for the dysentery experienced by many of the troops.

Mr. Bruce discusses the treatment of collaborators and expresses some sympathy for them as oppressed civilians were faced with starvation.

Mr. Bruce describes strategies used by the British to convince the Germans that an invasion would take place in the Calais area of France.

Mr. Bruce describes blackouts, in England, to deter air raids. He also describes the use of cable secured balloons used to entangle low-flying German aircraft.

Mr. Gourlay speaks about the many diseases affecting the soldiers and the importance of water sterilization.

Mr. Gourlay speaks about the role of the young women and the hard labour they endured.