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Getting Shot
Mr. Carter talks about getting shot by a sniper while he was trying to help wounded guys.
Officer Training
Mr. Henry describes his officer training and the rationale for “training for war”.
The Dutch Appreciation
Ms. Sloan describes a very moving celebration when the villagers came out to show their appreciation to the Canadian soldiers.
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Christmas In Nijmegen
Dr. Theal describes Christmas celebrations in Nijmegen, Holland
He Died Just Like That
Dr. Theal describes the consequences of cavalier leadership in an assault at Groningen, Holland.
“The fear of not getting through it”
The war was ending. Mr. Raymond talks about the fear of not finishing the war safe and sound.
Nobody Wanted to Go On Patrol
Nobody wanted to go on patrol. Mr. Raymond explains why.
Impossible to Forget . . .
Seeing a companion die in combat without being able to help him and feeling powerless in such a situation. Life after the war despite the horrors of the past . . .
Importance of being well trained for war
Mr. Raymond talks about the importance of training because when you arrived on a battlefield, you could lose self-control . . . .
“Those who die for their country go to heaven.”
During a battle in the Netherlands, the chaplain was highly regarded by the soldiers but he was a little too reckless . . . .
Anecdotes about Holland
Joseph Anatole Côté hid for 80 days in Holland. He recounts a funny culinary anecdote and his meeting with a German deserter.
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