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The Bombing of Monte Cassino

Mr. Godden describes the Allied bombing of the Germans at Monte Cassino where hundreds of Allied bombers atacked the Germans, but could not break their position.

Dispatch Rider

Mr. Godden describes the circumstances that led to his becoming a dispatch rider. As well, he explains the functions/duties of the position.

Reflections on the Japanese People

Mr. Castonguay discusses his reflections on the Japanese people and how things have changed.

Brotherhood

Mr. Castonguay recalls the brotherhood he shared with his comrades. He feels Canadians must try harder to understand what sacrifices these men made and the suffering they experienced.

Leaving Japan

Mr. Castonguay recalls leaving Japan in poor condition after being released, and his joy at finally being clean, fed and having a bed to sleep in.

POW End of War Celebration

Mr. Castonguay remembers eating again after the Americans dropped food for them. He then describes going on a quest for beer for himself and the other POWs in the camp after the war had ended.

Japanese Labour Camp Commandants

Mr. Castonguay recalls the difference in temperament between his two different camp commandants. The first was very difficult and violent, but the second was much better.

Hope Returns and Freedom

Mr. Castonguay recalls fearing that the Japanese would kill the POW's should Japan be invaded. Meanwhile, they could see the Americans bombing a nearby city every night which gave them hope that they would soon be saved.

Japan and working in the Coal Mines

Mr. Castonguay recalls how the prisoners were sent to Japan by boat or train to a coal mine where they worked in dangerous conditions.

Work as a POW

Mr. Castonguay describes life in the POW camp, the camp guards and interpreters that prisoners encountered.

Life in a Prisoner of War Camp

Mr. Castonguay describes life in the POW camp and the working conditions they encountered.

Conditions at North Point, a POW Camp

Mr. Castonguay describes conditions at North Point, a Japanese Prisoner of War Camp. They were crowded together, and there were a lot of insects and bugs. The little food they were given was moldy and rancid. They contracted diseases from the terrible conditions and lack of food.

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