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Mr. Jessop discusses initially being too ill to work in the coal mine, and his fear of going underground once well enough to do so.

Mr. Jessop describes being selected for the Japanese labour camps and his boat ride to Japan.

Mr. Jessop describes working at Kai Tek airport and gives an example of the effects of diphtheria on the work force.

Mr. Jessop describes general conditions at North Point camp and his brother’s brush with death while there.

Mr. Jessop describes being unable to hold their positions and being compelled to surrender.

Mr. Jessop describes his final engagement with the Japanese.

Mr. Jessop describes his first taste of combat and being mistakenly reported as dead.

Mr. Jessop describes his trip to British Columbia for embarkation.

Mr. Hunt discusses the futility of the Hong Kong deployment and reveals a pacifist attitude.

Mr. Hunt describes his lucky escape from the Japanese in an aqueduct.

Mr. Hunt describes close combat with the Japanese and the casualties inflicted by both sides.

Mr. Hunt reflects on Canada’s decision to man Hong Kong, it’s failure to adequately compensate those Veterans, and his continuing censure of Japan.