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War Nears End...in Germany
The war in Europe was nearing an end and Mr. Grand’s regiment is now inside Germany, moving slowly toward Berlin.
A Return To Dieppe
Mr. Grand recalls that two years following the landing at Dieppe, the French port was again the target of Mr. Grand’s regiment, but for an entirely different and happier reason.
Back In France - D-Day plus 2
Mr. Grand eventually takes part in the Normandy landings of 1944. He arrives on D-Day plus two and soon finds himself at Caen, a few miles inland. He recalls his surprise when he discovers that one of the city’s churches has escaped damage in the midst of the carnage from the bombing.
Homing Pigeons Carry Message of Losses
Mr. Grand describes his crippled vessel’s journey back to England. He recalls that it was decided to send a message to England, reporting the outcome of the attempted landing, by an on board homing pigeon.
English Channel Voyage to Dieppe
Mr. Grand describes how the ship continues to move across the English Channel toward France.
Given Their Orders
Mr. Grand describes that when the crossing of the beach at Dieppe got underway, those aboard his ship were called to the main deck to be told where they were going and why.
Road to Portsmouth and Dieppe
Mr. Grand recalls how his trip to Portsmouth, England would enable him to participate in the Dieppe landing.
A Murder at the Hospital
Mr. Champoux describes that while he was in the hospital recuperating, a German soldier was murdered for bragging about killing Canadians.
Before, On and After VE-Day
Mr. Champoux describes how he developed a friendship with a family in a village about 30 minutes away from the hospital where he was recuperating. He also describes how he and the villagers partied on VE-Day and how he decided to go work for the Canadian Mint instead of taking leave.
Recovering
Mr. Champoux describes where they sent him after he became wounded, why they did not send him home immediately and how he recovered.
A Rare Find: The Tallest German Soldier
Mr. Champoux describes that after the allied bombing of Calais, they found the tallest soldier of all the German Army among the prisoners.
Wounded Because of a Numb Leg
Mr. Champoux describes how he got wounded when he got up from a trench to stretch his legs.
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