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Combat at Sea
Mr. Polowin describes naval battles in the English Channel.
Belief in Churchill’s Words
Mr. Polowin recalls listening to Winston Churchill and the impact his words had in respect to being, “The beginning of the end.”
War is Terrible
Mr. Hannam provides his view on the sadness of wartime and how he is so very proud of Canada’s contribution.
Reuniting After so Many Years
Mr. Hannam shares the emotional encounter with the sister of the little girl that died in his arms.
The Loss of the Little Girl
Mr. Hannam shares a heartfelt story on the loss of life of a little girl while on duty as stretcher bearer.
Uncovering the Mystery Many Years Later
Mr. Hannam describes the mystery of who was shooting from the steeple of the church and how he found out the truth years later.
Casualty Clearing Station
Reaching the assembly point, Mr. Hannam is busy recording casualties while at the same time assisting wounded infantrymen.
Pandemonium on the Beach
Coming in on the second wave and realizing they had to move in, Mr. Hannam describes the chaos on the beach.
Path Taken in Preparation for D-Day
Mr. Hannam summarizes action taken in preparation for the invasion.
Desire to Join 23rd Field Regiment
Mr. Hannam details the enlistment path chosen after a brief encounter as an infanteer.
Intercepting German Communications
Mr. Spear discusses his arrival in France, and being sent to an outpost, a forward position used to intercept German signal traffic. Here he would copy what he heard and pass it to a runner, who would deliver it to Headquarters.
Sweeps at the Falaise Gap
Mr. Warren pilots the modified Spitfire 9B, equipped for low level warfare. He describes, with regret, attacking German horse-drawn equipment, as well as the fact anything on the road was fair game. He expresses admiration for German motorcycle riders who were particularly vulnerable to air attack.
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