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Roped for Reprisals

Roped for Reprisals

When German military found some of their own, hand bound and executed on the shores of Dieppe, they decided to bind the prisoners.

The “Dieppe Murderers”

The “Dieppe Murderers”

Mr. Ryan paints a picture of the conditions of the prison camp he was taken to.

German Directives Leave Canadian Commandos Alive

German Directives Leave Canadian Commandos Alive

A technicality lets the Canadian commandos escape the firing squad upon their capture.

Crafts with Cordite

Crafts with Cordite

“Down time” leads to dangerous “fun time” at base camp.

The Show Must Go On

The Show Must Go On

An evening of theatre and singing gets a hot encore.

Quick Answers Avoids Death

Quick Answers Avoids Death

The importance of quick identification to allies is a matter of life and death.

Canadians Capture Iceland

Canadians Capture Iceland

Mr. Ryan recalls the capture and occupation of Iceland.

This is My Regiment

This is My Regiment

Mr. Ryan describes his reasoning for joining the Royal Canadian Regiment.

The Sad Part of War

The Sad Part of War

Proud of doing his share in service for our country, Mr. Chow remembers all the comrades that were lost and left behind.

Just Like one of the Guys!

Just Like one of the Guys!

Mr. Chow expresses his personal and positive feelings towards being just one of the guys serving in war and how he never felt discrimination at any time during his service.

Starving Children

Starving Children

Mr. Chow remembers the starving young Dutch children and providing as much as they could for them.

No Training Until we got Overseas

No Training Until we got Overseas

Mr. Chow tells of his training once overseas and the tactics their unit used while scoping out the enemy.

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