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Horror of Hitler Youth

Horror of Hitler Youth

Mr. Ross speaks about the murder of members of the North Nova Scotia Highlanders and other regiments by a division of Hitler Youth under the command of Kurt Meyer.

More From the  Beaches of  Normandy

More From the Beaches of Normandy

Mr. Ross continues to recount the events of the Normandy landing.

Landing on Beaches of  Normandy

Landing on Beaches of Normandy

Mr. Ross continues his emotional account of landing on the Normandy beach early in the morning of June 6, 1944.

Crossing the English Channel to Normandy

Crossing the English Channel to Normandy

Mr. Ross describes his activities during the night crossing toward the beaches of Normandy, as thousands of Allied vessels moved forward.

Bad Weather For Sailing

Bad Weather For Sailing

Mr. Ross recalls that when the order to begin the invasion was finally given, the weather conditions halted sailing for a day.

Just in Time For D-Day

Just in Time For D-Day

Mr. Ross enlisted on his 18th birthday and was assigned to ‘C’ Company of the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada. He recalls preparation for the invasion of Normandy.

Help on the Home Front

Help on the Home Front

Mr. Ross was only 14 years old when Canada declared war on Germany in September, 1939. As the home front war effort expanded, he was hired as an apprentice fitter in the aircraft division of Vickers, near Montreal.

The Sights and Sounds of War

The Sights and Sounds of War

Mr. Finestone explains the factors of war that may cause Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

What Makes a Good Fighter Pilot?

What Makes a Good Fighter Pilot?

Mr. Weir gives his opinion about the characteristics that make a good fighter pilot.

The Hurricane vs The Spitfire

The Hurricane vs The Spitfire

Mr. Weir compares the Hurricane and the Spitfire.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Mr. Finestone responds to the question, “Was Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) common during your service?”

Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day

Mr. Finestone describes the significance that November eleventh has for him.

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