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“Those who die for their country go to heaven.”

During a battle in the Netherlands, the chaplain was highly regarded by the soldiers but he was a little too reckless . . . .

Carpiquet and Falaise

Mr. Raymond recounts the Battle of Carpiquet, France, where a dozen of his fellow soldiers were found hanged by the Germans, and the battle of Falaise, with Rommel’s Panzers.

Normandy Invasion

Mr. Raymond describes the Normandy landing, the atmosphere during the Channel crossing and the noise when they approached the beach.

Defending My Country as it Went to War

Mr. Raymond relates how he came to enlist, the propaganda at the time, his training and his ocean crossing in which 6,000 soldiers were crammed into a ship designed for 1,500.

Training as a Hospital Assistant

Mrs. Pidgeon describes her role as a hospital assistant where on-the-job training was provided for doing such tasks as bathing patients, taking temperatures and maintaining the comfort level of the wounded soldiers.

Pictures of the Enemy

When the Germans surrendered in Belgium, they left behind many personal effects as they withdrew from their locations. Joseph Anatole Côté recounts how he obtained photographs belonging to German soldiers.

Anecdotes about Holland

Joseph Anatole Côté hid for 80 days in Holland. He recounts a funny culinary anecdote and his meeting with a German deserter.

My Assignment in Belgium

Joseph Anatole Côté tells the story of his arrival at a German military base in Belgian territory.

My False Papers

Joseph Anatole Côté hid for 80 days in Holland. During his stay, he had false papers that gave him a new identity.

Life on the Ship

Mr. Baker speaks about his experiences aboard ship travelling to Europe, and the type of food they were provided.

Awe Inspiring Sight

Mr. Wickens describes the beauty of the scenery from 20,000 feet up.

It Wasn’t Us

Mr. Wickens defends the results of his bombing mission at Falaise gap based on photographic evidence.

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