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AirForce
Narration on footage explaining the rapid evolution of the use of aircraft during the First World War, first as a means of observation, then as a weapon.
Cavalry and Tanks
Narration on archival images evoking the use of horses during the First World War and the passage of cavalry charges to tanks.
Life in the Trenches
Narration on archival footage depicting the life in the trenches during the First World War.
Story Behind the Books of Remembrance
Calligrapher, Richard Draffin, shares his personal experiences and passion for his artistic involvement in working with the Books of Remembrance providing a sense of the detail and techniques used in preserving the names of all our fallen Canadians.
Dinner with a German
Mr. Downe tells the story of having dinner with a German caretaker after the war ended.
War Ended
Mr. Downe recalls the end of the war.
Canadian Water Rats
Mr. Downe, along with a group of other men, finds a dry place to sleep after a long spell of wet weather.
German SS Trooper
Mr. Downe recalls traveling down a road near the Falaise Gap when he comes across a dying German trooper.
City of Caen
Mr. Downe talks about the city of Caen and compares the size of it to his hometown of Charlottetown.
Don't Let This Fall Into Enemy Hands
Mr. Downe talks about the responsibility that rested on his shoulders.
Top Secret Messages
Mr. Downe talks about what some of the dispatch messages he delivered might have been about.
Trip Wires
Mr. Downe tells us about the nerve racking night driving without lights.
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