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She said “Try me!”
Mr. Welland describes how the English civilian population was equipped to fight a German land invasion, and goes on to describe British resolve in the face of bombing raids on London.
The Ammunition was Green
Mr. Welland offers an explanation for the seemingly easy fall of France to the German invasion.
It Meant Being in Bad Weather off Iceland.
Mr. Welland describes doing blockade duty aboard HMS Fame, transferring to HMCS St. Laurent, and participating in the dangerous evacuation at Dunkirk.
The Athenia was Torpedoed on the First Day.
Mr. Welland describes seeing action on the first day of the war aboard HMS Fame, and assisting in the rescue of survivors from the torpedoed passenger vessel, Athenia.
There Was no Officer Training in Canada.
Mr. Welland discusses joining the Royal Navy as an officer in 1936 and learning his trade at sea. He gives a good description of celestial navigation.
Contribution of WRENS (Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service) to armed services in Canada.
Margot Ligertwood discusses her look at the WRENS (Women’s Royal Canadian Naval) service and the contribution they made to the war effort in Canada.
I would like to think their sacrifice will not be in vain.
Mr. Irwin reflects on his service and his private celebration on Remembrance Day.
The Poor Guys Were Dying
Mr. Irwin describes the probable sinking of a German submarine, and a very emotional description of dying sailors rescued after the torpedoing of a British warship.
A Visit to London
Mr. Irwin describes visiting London, seeing St. Paul’s Cathedral and saluting their Royal Highnesses, the King and Queen.
Depth Charges
Mr. Irwin describes the armaments aboard his frigate, in particular anti-submarine weaponry
Wireless Operator Training
Mr. Irwin describes, in detail, training to be a wireless operator.
HMCS Prince Rupert
Mr. Irwin describes joining HMCS Prince Rupert and his shipboard duties.
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