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People Paid to Kill You & You're Paid to Kill Them

People Paid to Kill You & You're Paid to Kill Them

Mr. Hawn explains why the time he was stationed with North Atlantic Treaty Organization in West Germany was not "peacekeeping".

Interesting Leave

Interesting Leave

Mr. Guthrie describes two interesting leaves in Burma involving a rogue elephant and a tiger.

VE Day

VE Day

Mr. Guthrie recalls finding out the war in Europe was over, a few days after the fact.

Ferrying Special Forces Behind Japanese Lines

Ferrying Special Forces Behind Japanese Lines

Mr. Guthrie describes ferrying special forces behind Japanese lines, highlighting one instance when it was doubtful they would make their return.

Pick Up No Prisoners

Pick Up No Prisoners

Mr. Guthrie explains why they would not pick up enemy mariners from the water.

Thick Jungle

Thick Jungle

Mr. Guthrie describes going ashore into the thick Burmese jungle.

Sweeping Mines

Sweeping Mines

Mr. Guthrie describes the process of sweeping submerged mines with a ship.

Contribution of the Merchant Navy Towards War Efforts

Contribution of the Merchant Navy Towards War Efforts

Mr. Haegert talks about the contribution of the Merchant Navy to Canada’s war efforts in the Second World War.

End of War Reaction

End of War Reaction

Mr. Haegert describes his reaction on the day in which he learned that the Second World War had ended.

Receiving Distress Calls

Receiving Distress Calls

Mr. Haegert describes what it was like in the North Atlantic when receiving distress calls from other ships.

The Attitude of Canadian Troops

The Attitude of Canadian Troops

Mr. Haegert talks about the attitude of the Canadian troops and what they were like.

If You Beat Him, He Will Want You

If You Beat Him, He Will Want You

Mr. Laird recalls Gen. Montgomery’s reasoning for wanting the 1st Division of Canadians with him in Italy.

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