Mr. Bruce describes blackouts, in England, to deter air raids. He also describes the use of cable secured balloons used to entangle low-flying German aircraft.
The Art of Deception
Mr. Bruce describes strategies used by the British to convince the Germans that an invasion would take place in the Calais area of France.
The Treatment of Collaborators
Mr. Bruce discusses the treatment of collaborators and expresses some sympathy for them as oppressed civilians were faced with starvation.
Dead Livestock and Dysentery
Mr. Bruce describes the impact of dead livestock on local water supplies, and speculates that this carnage was responsible to some extent for the dysentery experienced by many of the troops.
Germany’s Defiance of Military Convention
Mr. Bruce describes Germany’s use of captured American uniforms and jeeps, an illegal act in wartime, and how the Canadians became much more vigilant as a result.
Starving Children in Holland
Mr. Bruce offers a sombre reflection about the starvation he witnessed in Holland, particularly its effect on children.
Encounter at Beny-sur-Mer
Mr. Bruce describes a touching encounter with a child survivor of the Allied advance through Beny-sur-Mer, during a post-war pilgrimage.