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Ferrying Special Forces Behind Japanese Lines
Mr. Guthrie describes ferrying special forces behind Japanese lines, highlighting one instance when it was doubtful they would make their return.
Pick Up No Prisoners
Mr. Guthrie explains why they would not pick up enemy mariners from the water.
Thick Jungle
Mr. Guthrie describes going ashore into the thick Burmese jungle.
Sweeping Mines
Mr. Guthrie describes the process of sweeping submerged mines with a ship.
Sinking of HMCS Athabaskan
Mr. Howe talks about the sinking of HMCS Athabaskan.
HMS Dorchester Sinks
Mr. Howe talks about being in the water after his ship was sunk.
Learning the dangers of serving in the navy
Mr. Howe talks about his ship being bombed while evacuating troops from Singapore, and about his next ship being sunk.
Learning to Economize
Mr. Roberge tells how he learned to make do with $5.00 remaining from his pay.
‘Gales on the Sea’
Mr. Roberge describes what it was like to be on the sea in high wind gales.
Signal Flags
Mr. Roberge describes how flags hoisted on a ship can represent many different messages.
The Importance of Good Sea Legs
Mr. Roberge describes his experiences dealing with the rolling of the sea on a frigate and corvette.
Waiting Onboard For Casualties (2 of 2)
Mr. Vant Haaf continues with his description of the casualties on D-Day.
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