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within campaign Liberation of Holland
Seasickness for Many
Openly admitting his experience with seasickness, Mr. Chow provides detail of the conditions onboard ship.
Joining the Army
Mr. Chow speaks about his decision to join the army and how the sense of adventure intrigued him.
Recognition of Animals in War
Mr. Swick details his involvement in spearheading the “Animals in War” project and his personal reasons for creating such a wonderful reminder of the important role animals played during wartime.
The War is Over
Mr. Swick shares a photo of himself returning to his platoon to share the good news.
Irony of War
Mr. Swick recalls an incident of friendly fire.
Decisions in Battle can Cause Regret
While commanding a platoon, Mr. Swick tells of a brave act of one of his soldiers in protecting the platoon and his personal regret of not properly recognizing that heroic deed.
Being Spit in the Face
While inspecting prisoners, Mr. Swick tells how a German Nazi spit in his face.
Gift of a German Dagger
As platoon commander, Mr. Swick tells of when he was assisted by a young Dutch child in spotting the enemy.
Role of Commander
Mr. Swick speaks about the decisions that have to be made as commander.
A German Soldier was my Friend
Sharing a photograph of a young German soldier, Mr. Fowlers tells the story of how he connected with this young man during the war and the importance of visiting his gravesite after wartime.
We all Serve as One!
Proud of his Metis heritage, Mr. Fowler shares his experience of serving alongside many soldiers with different cultural backgrounds all fighting for the one country they love.
A Time to be Alone
Mr. Fowler expresses his emotions during visits to the graves of many of his fellow comrades and the importance of remembering them.