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Indirect Firing; An Innovation in Machine Gunning
Mr. Champoux talks about indirect firing; a technique made available by new machine guns.
Stalin's Second Front: The Raid
Mr. Champoux explains how “The Raid” affected the morale of Canadian troops who were left behind. He also reveals his opinion of the true reason behind sending soldiers there.
Platoons, Brigades, Regiments and Divisions
Mr. Champoux explains the difference between Platoons, Brigades, Regiments and Divisions, while describing his own allegiance to the 13 platoon (Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa).
13: My Lucky Number
Mr. Champoux explains how his entire military experience (from his enrollment to his wounding) revolved around the number 13.
Leaky Vessels; Dangerous Journeys
Mr. Champoux recalls sailing from Iceland to Scotland in leaky cattle boats and wondering if they’d make their destination.
Stop or Keep Going? (Part 1 of 2)
Mr. Robitaille talks about the attack at Santa Maria, and getting wounded.
Darkness Comes Early (Part 3 of 3)
Mr. Robitaille tells the story of his reconnaissance mission at Santa Maria.
Enlisting with the Royal Hussars (Part 2 of 2)
Mr. Heward describes his experience of trying to enlist in the air force and the navy. Eventually, he joined the army with the 17th Duke of York Royal Canadian Hussars.
Prisoner of War
Little could be done at the Dieppe hospital. As German Prisoners of War, the men were loaded into train boxcars for an overnight journey to a large hospital in Rouen, France for treatment by German doctors. Mr. Gorman’s friend, Ted Broadbent, accompanied him. He speaks of his friend’s kindness to the injured, refusing to tell anyone of his own injury which eventually resulted in Broadbent’s hospitalization in Germany.
Finding Safe Shelter on the Beaches of Dieppe
Feeling very vulnerable during the Dieppe Raid in the open space of the beach, it was decided to try to take refuge behind one of the nearby disabled tanks.
Regiment Moves Into Town of Dieppe
As the morning of the Dieppe Raid wore on, one of the platoons managed to enter the town of Dieppe.
On the Beach at Dieppe
Landing on the beach at 5:20 a.m., on August 19, 1942, Mr. Gorman oversees the set-up of radio communication equipment. The heavy rain from mortar fire results in a serious injury to his arm.
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