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Demonstration in Frankfurt

Mr. Weir describes a demonstration he witnessed in Frankfurt. He describes the way in which the Germans dealt with the malcontents.

Germany before the war

Mr. Weir talks about encounters in Germany prior to the war.

Return to Canada

Mr. Robinson describes the circumstances that led to his return back to Canada. He also describes the trip home.

German Resistance

Mr. Robinson discussed the German resistance against Allied advances during the months after D-Day.

Joining the Allies in France

Mr. Robinson remembers how the 2nd Infantry Division joined the rest of the Allies on the front lines approximately one month after the D-Day landing.

Going overseas and training in England

Mr. Robinson remembers being transported overseas and the training he received during his time in England.

Enlistment and Training

Mr. Robinson describes his enlistment and some of the initial training he received.

Too Young to Die

Mr McCrindle describes the loss of a young 16 year old man where Mr. McCrindle's troops were being billeted. This broke his heart and he disobeyed orders by helping the family get a coffin for the boy.

The meaning of Remembrance Day

Mr McCrindle describes his feelings on Remembrance Day

Traffic Control

Mr McCrindle describes the 35th Traffic Control Company and their duties following the fall of Rome.

Duties of a Signaller

Mr. McCrindle describes learning to drive a truck and his duties as a signaller. He explains the purpose of the signals operations in a Battery.

Luftwaffe attacks

Mr. McCrindle describes training in England, air raids in Glasgow, the air raid shelters in Glasgow and the morale of the Scottish people.

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