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American Soldier Befriends Him!
Mr. Cromwell tells of his encounter with an American soldier and developing a friendship.
Back on Civvy Street
Mr. Cromwell speaks about returning home and experiencing prejudice in a local restaurant.
Trailer - Canada Remembers: Holland
Follow ten young Canadians as they travel with Canadian Veterans to the Netherlands and witness how they are revered and respected by the Dutch people for liberating their country from German occupation during the closing days of the Second World War.
Trailer - Sacrifice, Achievement and Legacy: Canadians and the Second World War 1939-1945
In this comprehensive video, learn about how Canadians rallied at home and overseas, in the face of the biggest threat the country ever faced. Through archival Second World War footage and Veteran interviews discover the contributions Canadians made in Hong Kong, Dieppe, Italy, Normandy, Holland and in the Far East, as well as in the skies and at sea around the globe.
Trailer - Canada Remembers the Far East
Working on a school project, watch three French Canadian teenagers discover the important role that Canadians played in the Far East during the Second World War. With the use of archival footage, Veteran testimony and historical narration, learn about the Canadians' participation in the defence of Hong Kong, the harsh treatment of the Hong Kong prisoners of war by the Japanese, the air force's role in delivering supplies to the troops on the ground in Burma, the "Saviour of Ceylon" and much more.
Two Armies
Mr. Jacobs expresses his attitude towards war and his personal contribution.
Inconsistencies in the RCAF
Mr. Jacobs provides his opinion on the policy of RCAF guidelines when recruiting soldiers for service.
My Work in the Admissions Department
Mr. Jacobs tells how he came to work in the admissions area of the hospital during his In-Canada service
The Sadness of War
Mr. Marshall speaks about the emotion he feels on Remembrance Day and the importance of remembering the soldiers who remain in the cemeteries overseas and the amount of friends lost during wartime.
Equipment Comparison with the Enemy
Mr. Marshall explains how our Canadian soldiers were no match in fire power against the Germans until the Americans joined in and provided better equipment.
The Fear of Being Taken Prisoner
Mr. Marshall shares the experience he had during a close encounter with the Germans and how he hid in fear of being taken prisoner.
A Live Grenade Thrown His Way
Mr. Marshall shares a story about combat where a live grenade is thrown by the enemy, but fails to go off.
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