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Soldiers Dying

Mr. Greaves expresses the shock he felt listening to a soldier being told that his brother died while out on night patrol.

Unwelcome in Italy

Mr. Greaves speaks about how unwelcome he felt amongst the Italian people.

Canadian Winters

Mr. Greaves speaks about the unbearable cold and how he found it difficult to become accustomed to the winter conditions in Canada while training for military service.

Blacks Contribution in the Military

Mr. Este expresses his opinion on the presence of Blacks in the military and the contribution they made during service.

All Canadians Got Along!

Mr. Este explains the comradery amongst his fellow soldiers and how he dealt with racial encounters.

Effects of the Napalm

Mr. Este describes the use of the Napalm, a favourite weapon used by our soldiers to clear out huts and caves and its effect on the enemy.

Treating Wounded at Casualty Clearing Posts

Mr. Este explains the set up for treating the wounded, the focus being on treating the least wounded so they could get back into action.

Working as a Medic

Mr. Este describes his work as a medic and the shock of seeing casualties for the first time.

Changement de carrière

Un accident contraint M. Garceau à des tâches administratives.

Small World

Mr. Jones describes the coincidental fact that the husband of a young girl he liberated in Holland during the Second World War now has the contract to maintain his property.

Thoughts on Racism

Mr. Jones compares the racism he experienced in civilian Montreal to the equality and sense of worth he felt as a soldier.

First Battlefield Experience

Mr. Jones describes the traumatic experience of recovering a dead Canadian soldier during his first day in action in France.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19