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Nationalities in War
Mr. Cormier, talks about all the nationalities that fought in the war and what was different about all of them.
Layout of His POW Camp
Mr. Cormier, now a POW, describes the permanent camp that he would be interned in after spending time in an interrogation camp.
Taken Prisoner
Mr. Cormier tells how after being shot down he wandered around for two days before being discovered by a Hitler Youth who took him to his village before Mr. Cormier was turned over to the German Army.
Shot Down Over Europe
Mr. Cormier tells the story of how he was on a bombing run and was shot at by a German aircraft . He describes how he helped the pilot evade the enemy plane before they could drop their bombs. Unfortunately the enemy was able to disable the engines on one side of the plane. With the plane on fire and the risk of it blowing up before the crew could return reach home the pilot ordered all the crew to evacuate.
Was it Worth It?
Mr. Tomlin reflects on the emotional struggles he faced after the war and whether it was all worth it.
Back to Canada
Mr. Tomlin describes the happy, poignant and bitter aspects of returning home after the war.
A Continuous Roar
Mr. Tomlin describes the noise during heavy artillery action.
Up Close Combat
Mr. Tomlin talks about the very dangerous act of house clearing and the impact of taking someone else's life.
Humanity Over Conflict
Mr. Tomlin describes two personal events where humanity won out over conflict.
Almost Fatal Mistake
Mr. Tomlin describes a near tragedy resulting from poor reconnaissance.
I’m Paralysed!
Mr. Tomlin describes the devastating results of close combat at Udem
Desperation and Valour
Mr. Tomlin talks about desperation and valour in combat situations
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