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Vimy Ridge

Mr. O’Loan speaks about his experience visiting Vimy Ridge for the first time.

No Work Tomorrow - Going Home

Mr. MacLean describes being liberated from Niigata.

Diphtheria

Mr. MacLean explains how a diphtheria vaccination saved his life, and how a friend of his wasn’t so lucky.

Too Exhausted to Fight Anymore

Mr. MacLean describes the events of December 24th and 25th, 1941. Japan’s last big offensive, being cornered on a cliff, surrendering, and seeing comrades while marching to a POW camp.

A Hunger Strike

Mr. Kelly talks about the hunger strike that took place in his company due to overly harsh officers.

Headquarters Company Wasn’t a Fighting Unit

Mr. MacLean describes what the role of Headquarters Company was to be, and with no need for that role to be filled, what he did instead. He then describes how, because of where he was posted on the island, he did not actually see war action until well after Japan invaded.

What Was It All For? - The Futility of War

Mr. Candow explains his frustration with armed conflict.

Artillery Transport

Mr. Candow describes how the artillery and ammunition was transported, and explains how the range of the gun and varying charges were used to aim.

Cassino - Waste of Time and Effort

Mr. Candow explains his view that the battle waged at Cassino was a waste, and how the objective could have been accomplished much easier.

Same Job, No Matter the Location

Mr. Candow describes how moving at night made each offensive position seem the same, and explains how duties and the main objective always remained the same.

One Gun Range for All

Mr. Candow describes how one gun could be used to range a target for each of the 24 guns in the regiment, and explains how the precision prevented incidents of ‘friendly fire’.

Duties of a Communications Gunner

Mr. Candow describes his role in the 166th Newfoundland Field Artillery Regiment.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19