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More Reaction To Hitler Youth Actions

The account of the night patrolling is concluded with a grim reference to the murder of Canadian soldiers and a reaction to the actions of members of the Hitler Youth.

Dangerous Front Line Night Patrols

Mr. Ross gives a remarkable account of night patrols on the front lines.

His Regiment Reacts to Hitler Youth Executions

Mr. Ross talks of the reaction of his regiment to the Hitler Youth executions and describes being on patrol in Bray.

Horror of Hitler Youth

Mr. Ross speaks about the murder of members of the North Nova Scotia Highlanders and other regiments by a division of Hitler Youth under the command of Kurt Meyer.

More From the Beaches of Normandy

Mr. Ross continues to recount the events of the Normandy landing.

Landing on Beaches of Normandy

Mr. Ross continues his emotional account of landing on the Normandy beach early in the morning of June 6, 1944.

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.

Bad Weather For Sailing

Mr. Ross recalls that when the order to begin the invasion was finally given, the weather conditions halted sailing for a day.

Just in Time For D-Day

Mr. Ross enlisted on his 18th birthday and was assigned to ‘C’ Company of the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada. He recalls preparation for the invasion of Normandy.

The Sights and Sounds of War

Mr. Finestone explains the factors of war that may cause Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Mr. Finestone responds to the question, “Was Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) common during your service?”

Remembrance Day

Mr. Finestone describes the significance that November eleventh has for him.

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