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Surviving a Torpedo Attack

Mr. Blackmore describes surviving his ship going down and how he escaped in a life boat. He was a victim of a torpedo attack while freighting coal from Canada to Newfoundland on November 2, 1941.

Duty and Patriotism

Mr. Baggs speaks about duty and patriotism and the importance of military training.

Tanks attack

Mr. England tells of waking up in the night and hearing German tanks coming in from the other side of town towards them. A tank fires a shell into a cache of mines nearby and he is thrown back many yards and knocked unconscious.

More good times than bad

Mr. Baggs is asked if he would volunteer again and describes how he met his wife.

Sacrifice and Hardship

Mr. Baggs is asked if all the sacrifice and hardship that they went through was worth it.

First Engagement With The Enemy

Mr. Baggs describes his first engagement with the enemy where they encounter their first casualties.

The Field Artillery Unit

Mr. Baggs describes the training and abilities of a gun crew.

The Germans Surrender in North Africa

Mr. Baggs describes the "beaten army" surrendering in North Africa (Tunisia).

Enlisting with the Royal Air Force

Mr. Baggs describes where he grew up and about enlisting with the Forces and his father's reaction.

War Memories

Mr. Mullin talks about his most vivid memories from the war. These included his second time jumping from an airplane and delivering a baby.

Revenge on the Corporal

Mr. Mullin earns his extra stripes, and gets his revenge on a British corporal who treated him like a colonial. He then goes off with an advance party to the Ardennes salient.

The Longest Day

Mr. Gorsline talks about their return to Southampton with casualties.

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