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Losing Friends
Mr. Walsh discusses, in general, the anonymity of soldiers who fall during the heat of battle, but after losing two close friends, his reluctance to make new ones.
I was a Veteran the Next Morning
Mr. Walsh describes his first night in action, fighting off two German counterattacks. He also describes having to fire a weapon in anger for the first time.
The Road to Normandy
Mr. Walsh describes volunteering for service in Normandy, his preparations to go, and his impressions after landing in France as a member of the Royal Regiment of Canada.
Marching to the Camp
After the boxcar trip, prisoners are marched to the camp where they are stripped, given a bit of cabbage soup and thrown in the Wog Compound.
The Joyfulness of War Ending
Mr. Poolton describes his recovery in hospital and the joyfulness of the war ending.
Liberation and Tears
Mr. Poolton describes his reaction when he realizes they are liberated.
Reunited With Three Airmen
Mr. Poolton is reunited with the three airmen.
Thrown in a Civilian Jail
Experiencing blackouts, Mr. Poolton recalls being dragged to a civilian jail where he was held for four days and four nights.
Coming Upon a German Outpost
Still on the run, Mr. Poolton describes the situation of running into a German outpost, being caught by the enemy while the airmen continue on.
Chipping With a Stove Grate
After escaping to a brick factory, Mr. Poolton describes his continued efforts in getting free after teaming up with three airmen.
Taking On A New Identity
Mr. Poolton describes his alternate escape plan since it was deemed best that he not use the tunnel.
Decision to Dig a Tunnel
Mr. Poolton speaks about the announcement made by their sergeant major to dig a tunnel and process used to succeed.
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