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Landing in Sicily

Mr. Munn talks about the landing of his brigade in Sicily and how the Italian troops did not put up a fight in defence of the island.

Responsibilities and Duties of a Signalman.

Mr. Munn describes the duties that a signaller would have both in the field on manoeuvres and back at headquarters within the regiment.

Suspicions of Conspiracy (part 2 of 2)

Mr. Batt recalls being questioned by the FBI for a second time, and after transferring to the Cresent Park, hearing that the Duranda's captain and chief engineer had been interned.

Suspicions of Conspiracy (part 1 of 2)

Mr. Batt recalls being questioned about his captain and chief engineer by the FBI, after a German U-boat passed up an opportunity to sink the Duranda.

Remembrance

Mr. Goodeill discusses the importance of remembrance, and passes on his appreciation for the work done in schools.

The Enemy Surfaces

Mr. Maro recalls seeing a U-boat surface near his ship as they entered the Suez Canal at Port Said.

A Better Person

Ms. MacNeil says that her time in the army was the three best years of her life. She explains why she feels it makes you a better person.

Duties After Enlisting

Ms. MacNeil tells us the reasons why she joined the Canadian Army. She also describes where she worked and the duties she performed.

It’s about people

Mr. MacKenzie offers Remembrance Day reflections about lost friends, past service and the impact of his local Royal Canadian Legion.

Britain was a mess

Mr. MacKenzie discusses the value of so much aircraft training in Canada

They'd all be put on a truck

Mr. MacKenzie describes aircraft recovery on land and in the water.

They got caught in a terrible snowstorm

Mr. MacKenzie describes the four different aircraft used for training in Ontario and Quebec.

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