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Importance of the Senses

The senses had special importance during the war for detecting the presence of the enemy and how far away they were. Sounds from allied weapons and aircraft were different from the enemy’s . . .

“Those who die for their country go to heaven.”

During a battle in the Netherlands, the chaplain was highly regarded by the soldiers but he was a little too reckless . . . .

Carpiquet and Falaise

Mr. Raymond recounts the Battle of Carpiquet, France, where a dozen of his fellow soldiers were found hanged by the Germans, and the battle of Falaise, with Rommel’s Panzers.

Normandy Invasion

Mr. Raymond describes the Normandy landing, the atmosphere during the Channel crossing and the noise when they approached the beach.

Defending My Country as it Went to War

Mr. Raymond relates how he came to enlist, the propaganda at the time, his training and his ocean crossing in which 6,000 soldiers were crammed into a ship designed for 1,500.

Life on the Ship

Mr. Baker speaks about his experiences aboard ship travelling to Europe, and the type of food they were provided.

One of the Funniest Things

Mr. Quick tells an amusing story about bartering for eggs with local Italian farmers.

Ilio’s Story

Mr. Quick describes the adoption of a starving young Italian boy, Ilio, and having him with them for the duration of the Italian Campaign.

No Fraternization

Mr. Quick describes getting in trouble for a kind-hearted gesture, but being vindicated by his commanding officer.

Lucky Break

Mr. Quick talks about a time that he was lucky to escape death. He goes on to talk about another photographer who wasn’t so lucky.

Drawing Rations

Mr. Quick describes the makeup of the Film and Photo Unit and negotiating to improve his crew’s working environment.

Train Ride Picking up Recruits

Mr. Young speaks about his journey from Prince Albert to Saskatoon, picking up recruits along the way and how they all ended up joining the same reconnaissance regiment better known as the suicide regiment.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19