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Canada Goes To War

Canada Goes To War

Mr. Lenko, employed aboard the Hudson's Bay stern-wheeler, SS MacKenzie, learns that Canada has declared war on Germany.

Good Canadian Soldiers

Good Canadian Soldiers

Mr. Laird explains his opinion on why the Canadians made such good soldiers.

Padre on Front Lines

Padre on Front Lines

Mr. Laird recalls when a padre on the front lines of Italy brought peace to he and a group of men pinned down by fire.

Trained to Kill

Trained to Kill

Mr. Laird recalls when the magnitude of what he was embarking on dawned on him.

Germans Screamed The Same As Us

Germans Screamed The Same As Us

Mr. Laird describes witnessing flamethrowers used for the first time.

Three Times Wounded

Three Times Wounded

Mr. Laird describes the three instances during which he was wounded, specifically the last instance in which he was saved by a man he can’t find to thank.

A Deal With God

A Deal With God

Mr. Laird describes being pinned at Campobasso, Italy, and years later, hearing of his minister’s experience during the same action.

Interesting Leave

Interesting Leave

Mr. Guthrie describes two interesting leaves in Burma involving a rogue elephant and a tiger.

VE Day

VE Day

Mr. Guthrie recalls finding out the war in Europe was over, a few days after the fact.

Ferrying Special Forces Behind Japanese Lines

Ferrying Special Forces Behind Japanese Lines

Mr. Guthrie describes ferrying special forces behind Japanese lines, highlighting one instance when it was doubtful they would make their return.

Pick Up No Prisoners

Pick Up No Prisoners

Mr. Guthrie explains why they would not pick up enemy mariners from the water.

Thick Jungle

Thick Jungle

Mr. Guthrie describes going ashore into the thick Burmese jungle.

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