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Operations in North Africa.

Mr. Jauhal discusses landing in Somalia and what his specific duties and equipment were once he went into battle. He also discusses the danger of shrapnel.

Sailing to Africa

Mr. Jauhal describes sailing from Bombay to North Africa in rough seas, and being harassed by German bombers.

First Field Assignment

Mr. Jauhal discusses his promotion to wireless operator during his first posting in Pakistan.

Wireless operator training

Mr. Jauhal describes being selected for wireless operator training and becoming very proficient at forty words per minute.

Routed by Rommel

Mr. Jauhal describes a counterattack by the Germans under Rommel in which Mr, Jauhal’s is forced to outrun the advancing German tanks.

Fear of German Invasion

Mr. Jauhal describes his reason for enlisting and his pathway to enlistment.

Friendly Fire

Mr. Enman describes how friendly fire occurred between artillery and infantry, blaming it on poor communication abilities and the fog of war, not the artillery men themselves.

Points and the German Occupation

Mr. Enman explains his frustration with the point system for returning home, describing how he volunteered for Japan and ended up in Germany, while recent arrivals returned to Canada. He then describes how he ended up appreciating the lessons the occupation taught him.

Fighting into Holland

Mr. Enman recalls fighting into Holland, describing moving along the dykes and witnessing how Nazi sympathizers were being treated in Amsterdam. He then describes the crossing of the Rhine, and how they were cautious after the war ended, worried German troops may not be aware the war was over.

Ignorant to Starvation

Mr. Enman explains how ignorant he and others were toward starvation in Europe, describing throwing chocolate to Sicilians and not understanding their reaction, and how they didn't realize at the time how much food they took from the starving Dutch population.

War Hits Home

Mr. Enman explains how the reality of war didn’t truly sink in until so many Canadians were lost during the Dieppe raid.

In the army

Mr. Anderson discusses his career in the military after the First World War, and becoming Second in Command of the 120th Battalion Training Centre during the Second World War.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19