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Close call

Mr. Weir and his comrades have an encounter with a Major who questions what they are doing. The guard saves the day by claiming to be taking them to a concentration camp nearby.

Stumbling upon the Germans

Mr. Weir describes stumbling upon 400 Germans just before they are bombed by the Allies from above. He and the other 3 men eventually lose touch with the rest of the convoy.

Travelling ahead of the pack (Part 2 of 2)

Mr. Weir describes how his group of four tried to travel ahead of the group of 2,000 in order to ensure that there would be food for them.

Wounded During Battle of Caen

Mr. Roberts talks about getting wounded at Caen.

Bribing a guard (Part 1 of 2)

Mr. Weir describes bribing a guard to help them with their long walk.

German rally

Mr. Weir describes visiting a Nazi rally and the way in which Hitler commanded a crowd. He also described the way in which Ottawa and Britain were hesitant to acknowledge what was taking place.

Demonstration in Frankfurt

Mr. Weir describes a demonstration he witnessed in Frankfurt. He describes the way in which the Germans dealt with the malcontents.

Germany before the war

Mr. Weir talks about encounters in Germany prior to the war.

Return to Canada

Mr. Robinson describes the circumstances that led to his return back to Canada. He also describes the trip home.

German Resistance

Mr. Robinson discussed the German resistance against Allied advances during the months after D-Day.

Joining the Allies in France

Mr. Robinson remembers how the 2nd Infantry Division joined the rest of the Allies on the front lines approximately one month after the D-Day landing.

Going overseas and training in England

Mr. Robinson remembers being transported overseas and the training he received during his time in England.

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