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Sweeping Mines

Sweeping Mines

Mr. Guthrie describes the process of sweeping submerged mines with a ship.

Contribution of the Merchant Navy Towards War Efforts

Contribution of the Merchant Navy Towards War Efforts

Mr. Haegert talks about the contribution of the Merchant Navy to Canada’s war efforts in the Second World War.

End of War Reaction

End of War Reaction

Mr. Haegert describes his reaction on the day in which he learned that the Second World War had ended.

Receiving Distress Calls

Receiving Distress Calls

Mr. Haegert describes what it was like in the North Atlantic when receiving distress calls from other ships.

The Attitude of Canadian Troops

The Attitude of Canadian Troops

Mr. Haegert talks about the attitude of the Canadian troops and what they were like.

If You Beat Him, He Will Want You

If You Beat Him, He Will Want You

Mr. Laird recalls Gen. Montgomery’s reasoning for wanting the 1st Division of Canadians with him in Italy.

Montgomery's Double

Montgomery's Double

Mr. Laird recalls meeting Gen. Montgomery while under attack near Sicily, only to find out years later that it wasn’t actually the General.

U-Boat Near Gibraltar

U-Boat Near Gibraltar

Mr. Laird recalls the U-Boat alarm sounding during the voyage to Sicily, while outside Gibraltar, and seeing depth charges deployed.

Into Action - Sicily

Into Action - Sicily

Mr. Laird describes the invasion of Sicily, starting with the long voyage from Scotland.

Canada's Commandos

Canada's Commandos

Mr. Laird recalls being assigned to Canada's newly created commando unit, explaining the reasons for it's creation and disbandment.

Stores, Tanks and Flags

Stores, Tanks and Flags

Mr. Laird describes how he progressed from joining up with ordinance, to becoming a signaller.

Leadup to War Hits Home

Leadup to War Hits Home

Mr. Laird recalls when the leadup to war hit home.

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