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They’re not Indians

They’re not Indians

Mr. Bérard describes a couple of events in Hong Kong which demonstrated the ignorance and arrogance of the British toward Canadians.

As Soon as You’re Shot at, You’re Trained

As Soon as You’re Shot at, You’re Trained

Mr. Bérard discusses various aspects of his interaction with and commitment to his men, and his confidence in them.

We Considered Them a Source of Protein

We Considered Them a Source of Protein

Mr. Barton elaborates on nutrition and health issues in the POW camps.

A Diet Not Fit For a Human

A Diet Not Fit For a Human

Mr. Barton describes POW camp conditions and harsh discipline by Canadian officers.

A Handful of Men Fought Until Their Ammunition was Expended

A Handful of Men Fought Until Their Ammunition was Expended

Mr. Barton paraphrases the company chaplain’s account of the final surrender at Wong Nai Chung Gap.

They Could be Seen Spitting and Sparking Before They Exploded

They Could be Seen Spitting and Sparking Before They Exploded

Mr. Barton describes being overwhelmed by the Japanese at their command position and his decision to escape rather than surrender (excerpt from a report Mr. Barton authored in 1945).

The Trucks got up the Road but Were Blown out by the Japs

The Trucks got up the Road but Were Blown out by the Japs

Mr. Barton describes the lack of medical facilities and the fatal consequences of being in the subordinate tactical position (excerpt from report Mr. Barton authored in 1945).

There Was a Misconception of the Japanese Ability to Fight

There Was a Misconception of the Japanese Ability to Fight

Mr. Barton describes being deployed to the Wong Nai Chung Gap, the underestimation of the enemy and being surrounded. (Includes an excerpt from a report Mr. Barton authored in 1945.)

Destination Hong Kong

Destination Hong Kong

Mr. Babin describes sailing for Hong Kong, reaching Sham Shui Po barracks and his limited training. He briefly describes his responsibilities at battalion headquarters.

Impacts of Hong Kong

Impacts of Hong Kong

Mr. Agerbak describes the long-term physical and emotional impacts of his service in Hong Kong.

It Took Them Quite a While to Find Us

It Took Them Quite a While to Find Us

Mr. Agerbak describes how a hidden radio informed them the war was over and discusses his voyage home to Canada.

I Was the One That Got the Beating

I Was the One That Got the Beating

Mr. Agerbak describes various aspects of working as a blacksmith in the Yokohama shipyards, nutrition, responsibilities, and discipline.

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