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Battle of Leopold Canal,  Part 1

Battle of Leopold Canal, Part 1

Mr. Chadderton describes Allied tactics in preparation for crossing the Canal.

We lost 'em all

We lost 'em all

Mr. Chadderton talks about his worst action, Soulanges.

Truckloads of dead soldiers

Truckloads of dead soldiers

Mr. Macdougall describes the impact of death and Dutch respect for Canada’s dead soldiers and Veterans.

I have never forgiven myself

I have never forgiven myself

Mr. Macdougall describes a touching reunion with a former school teacher.

I said 'Fire!'

I said 'Fire!'

Mr. Macdougall describes disobeying a direct order but being vindicated by his Major.

Her husband was a German Captain.

Her husband was a German Captain.

Mr. McDougall describes meeting a German family and the fleeting friendship that developed.

They just flattened Caen, France.

They just flattened Caen, France.

Mr. Macdougall describes the bombing of Caen and being unable to stop and help the trapped and wounded.

Give her a big kiss.

Give her a big kiss.

Mr. Macdougall describes approaching the English Channel and reaching the beach in France.

Some of them were laughing at me.

Some of them were laughing at me.

Mr. Macdougall describes the informality of his field promotion to Sergeant.

You’re supposed to step down.

You’re supposed to step down.

Mr. Macdougall describes the crew’s responsibilities on an Ack-Ack gun, and the dangers of a misfire.

What’s your army number and rank?

What’s your army number and rank?

Mr. Macdougall discusses the consequences of insubordination.

Battling the enemy

Battling the enemy

Mr. Richard talks about his first taste of battle, in Italy, and encountering the enemy in battle at the age of 15.

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