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Enlisting with the Royal Hussars (Part 2 of 2)
Mr. Heward describes his experience of trying to enlist in the air force and the navy. Eventually, he joined the army with the 17th Duke of York Royal Canadian Hussars.
Enlisting with the Royal Hussars (Part 1 of 2)
Mr. Heward remembers some of his early life in Québec, and his childhood dream of being involved in the aircraft industry. The outbreak of war led to a change in those plans.
Transfer to the Norwegian Army
Mr. Heward explains his transfer from the Canadian Army to the Norwegian Army and his duties surveying the German heavy water plant in Norway.
The Canadian Army
Mr. Jamieson reflects on the Canadian Army.
The German Surrender
Mr. Jamieson describes his memories of the German surrender. He explains General Montgomery's famous non-fraternization order and some of the responsibilities of Canadian troops as an occupying force after the surrender.
Liberating the French
Mr. Jamieson describes his most vivid memory - liberating French towns and villages.
The Falaise Gap
Mr. Jamieson describes the involvement of his regiment in the push to close the Falaise Gap and surround the German Army.
The Germans in Normandy and Executions of Canadians
Mr. Jamieson describes the Germans in Normandy and discusses the impact that rumours of Canadian POW's being executed by German soldiers had on the Canadian Infantry.
The Flamethrower
Mr. Jamieson describes being trained on the flamethrower and how it is more a weapon of terror.
Training and Overseas Deployment
Mr. Jamieson describes elements of his training at the Officers Training Unit in Brockville, Ontario. He explains the function of reconnaissance and the circumstances that led to his overseas deployment.
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