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Understand War
Mr. Toney offers a message for youth to read about and understand what war is and if you enlist, do so for the right reasons.
German Death Camp
Mr. Toney describes visiting a German death camp and the horrific things he witnessed.
Dispatch Rider Risky Job
Mr. Gorman served as a dispatch rider for a period of time while stationed at Aldershot in England. He was asked to explain the high casualty numbers among dispatch riders while still some distance from the actual war front.
Meeting His Future Wife in England
Now in England, stationed at Aldershot, Mr. Gorman tells how he met his future wife, Gwen, at a neighbouring town’s firehall dance.
Posted Overseas
Mr. Gorman’s battalion, stationed at Camp Borden, Ontario, was assigned go overseas. However, he and several other members of his platoon were not old enough for overseas duty. How he got around this problem is a humorous story with some rather sad results.
Reason for Enlisting and Messages for Today's Generation
Mr. Godden describes his reason for enlisting and what he was fighting for.
The Bombing of Monte Cassino
Mr. Godden describes the Allied bombing of the Germans at Monte Cassino where hundreds of Allied bombers atacked the Germans, but could not break their position.
Dispatch Rider
Mr. Godden describes the circumstances that led to his becoming a dispatch rider. As well, he explains the functions/duties of the position.
Irish, French Or English
Mr. Toney discusses his recruitment and the army’s failure to accept his Aboriginal heritage, forcing him to enlist as an Irish Catholic.
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