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The Final Battle, Part 2

The Final Battle, Part 2

Mr. Atkinson recalls the sight of thousands of Japanese waiting to advance, while at the same time engaging in a grenade fight with an advancing enemy. He describes the loss of a Bren gunner and his No. 2, and having to abandon a badly wounded officer during their retreat from a hopeless position.

The Final Battle, Part 1

The Final Battle, Part 1

Mr. Atkinson describes his unit's movements around Wong Nai Chong reservoir as the battle begins. A scout identifies camouflaged enemies advancing towards them, and the officer gives the open fire order. Mr. Atkinson admits to ”wetting his pants” when faced with having to fire at another human being.

Poorly Armed for War

Poorly Armed for War

Mr. Atkinson discusses the start of the battle for Hong Kong, and then describes the weapons the Canadians had.

Shipboard Activities

Shipboard Activities

Mr. Atkinson describes dummy training with mortars and doing some PT during the voyage to where they later learn will be Hong Kong.

The Tripe Mutiny

The Tripe Mutiny

The Winnipeg Grenadiers arrive in Vancouver to board their ship. Mr. Atkinson describes the first meal, tripe, served aboard HMAS Awatea, and the resulting mutiny. Facing the threat of a charge of desertion, most of the 'mutineers' return to the ship.

Guarding Internees

Guarding Internees

Mr. Atkinson describes doing guard duty at an internment camp for German and Italian detainees while posted to Jamaica. .

Runner at Passchendaele

Runner at Passchendaele

Mr. Brown describes the fact that runners were obligated to carry messages in battle regardless conditions or personal risk.

Rations in Japan

Rations in Japan

Mr. McAuley talks about the food they had at the prison camp.

Escape Rules

Escape Rules

Mr. McAuley discusses the Japanese-imposed consequences of escaping.

Death At Prison Camp

Death At Prison Camp

Mr. McAuley recalls the frequency of death and how the bodies were dealt with.

Sickness

Sickness

Mr. McAuley talks about the illnesses he and his fellow prisoners suffered.

No Mercy

No Mercy

Mr.McAuley talks about being a prisoner.

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