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Travelling ahead of the pack (Part 2 of 2)
Mr. Weir describes how his group of four tried to travel ahead of the group of 2,000 in order to ensure that there would be food for them.
Bribing a guard (Part 1 of 2)
Mr. Weir describes bribing a guard to help them with their long walk.
German rally
Mr. Weir describes visiting a Nazi rally and the way in which Hitler commanded a crowd. He also described the way in which Ottawa and Britain were hesitant to acknowledge what was taking place.
Demonstration in Frankfurt
Mr. Weir describes a demonstration he witnessed in Frankfurt. He describes the way in which the Germans dealt with the malcontents.
Germany before the war
Mr. Weir talks about encounters in Germany prior to the war.
German Resistance
Mr. Robinson discussed the German resistance against Allied advances during the months after D-Day.
Joining the Allies in France
Mr. Robinson remembers how the 2nd Infantry Division joined the rest of the Allies on the front lines approximately one month after the D-Day landing.
Going overseas and training in England
Mr. Robinson remembers being transported overseas and the training he received during his time in England.
Too Young to Die
Mr McCrindle describes the loss of a young 16 year old man where Mr. McCrindle's troops were being billeted. This broke his heart and he disobeyed orders by helping the family get a coffin for the boy.
The meaning of Remembrance Day
Mr McCrindle describes his feelings on Remembrance Day
Traffic Control
Mr McCrindle describes the 35th Traffic Control Company and their duties following the fall of Rome.
Duties of a Signaller
Mr. McCrindle describes learning to drive a truck and his duties as a signaller. He explains the purpose of the signals operations in a Battery.
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