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End of War Reaction

End of War Reaction

Ms. Dion discusses her reaction as well as the reaction of her family to the end of the war.

Women Enlisting

Women Enlisting

Ms. Dion talks about women enlisting in the service.

Where Did All The Young Men Go?

Where Did All The Young Men Go?

Ms. Dion talks about how all the young men in her village seemed to disappear when Canada went to war.

Germany after the War

Germany after the War

Ms. Walt talks about her time in Germany after the war ended and all the destruction.

Being in Belgium and Germany at the End of the War.

Being in Belgium and Germany at the End of the War.

Ms. Walt talks about being in Belgium and Germany at the end of the war. She discusses how girls were not allowed out while in Germany and if they did go out, they had to have escorts.

Visiting the Wounded in the Hospital

Visiting the Wounded in the Hospital

Ms. Walt talks about having Sunday off and how she and other girls would go visit the wounded in hospital.

Buzz Bombs

Buzz Bombs

Ms. Walt talks about her experiences with the buzz bombs.

The King and Queen Visit Canada in 1939.

The King and Queen Visit Canada in 1939.

Mr. Danson describes his participation in forming an honour-guard for the visit of the King and Queen of England in 1939.

Camaraderie: War Isn't All Hell!!

Camaraderie: War Isn't All Hell!!

Mr. Danson remembers the mobilization of his regiment and goes on to recall some of the positive experiences he shared with his friends during the war.

Tough In The Trench

Tough In The Trench

Mr. Lidstone describes the effect of weather conditions and vermin on those manning the trenches.

Was it Worth It?

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

Back to Canada

Mr. Tomlin describes the happy, poignant and bitter aspects of returning home after the war.

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