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Convoy Structure
Mr. Tanner describes in detail the makeup of a convoy, the positioning of ships within it and ensuring the safety of surviving ships.
The Black Hole
Mr. Tanner describes the Black Hole, an area of the North Atlantic where U-boats launched their most devastating attacks. He also describes German strategies for attacking, and hiding from, Allied shipping.
Ammunition Passer
Mr. Tanner discusses his other roles, particularly if under attack, and gets a dose of reality from a veteran sailor.
November Eleventh
Mr. Decker explains how he spends remembrance day and shares a special memory of his friend Oscar Albrecht.
I Fought My War
Mr. Decker explains how he used his skills to fight his war.
Interrogation
After the British took over a concentration camp in Esterwegen, Mr. Decker was sent into interrogate the German staff.
Breakfast Time
After being dropped off on the beach of Oostende, Belgium, Mr. Decker comes across a mess tent while making their way to intelligence headquarters.
Canadian Counter Security
Mr. Decker explains that during his work with the counter intelligence they would often disguise as civilians.
Counter Security IQ Tests
Mr. Decker explains that having a photographic memory was helpful to exceed in intelligence.
Out of the Infantry
When Mr. Decker is seen talking to a prisoner in German, an officer questions him about his language skills.
Coning and Night Fighters
Mr. Campbell describes the German tactic of coning, illuminating enemy aircraft with powerful search lights so they could be attacked, and what German pilots did if coned by their own lights.
Problems in the Bombing Stream
Mr. Campbell describes how missing your bomb drop meant exiting and re-entering the bomber stream for a second try, and how dangerous this could be.
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