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The Forgotten Army

Mr. Sharpe talks about the lack of recognition that the Burma Campaign has received.

The Longest Raid

Mr. Sharpe talks about an impressive mission to Penang, the longest bomb raid of the Second World War.

Calcutta Rats

Mr. Sharpe describes his experience living in a city infested with rats.

The Beginning Of The End

Mr. Lidstone gives a short synopsis of his service in France and the Allied Army occupation in Germany, describing the success of the Canadian surprise attack at Amiens, learning of the war’s end, and offering his empathy for German civilians.

We Should Remember

Mr. Kocher reflects on Remembrance Day and shares his opinion on how important it is to remember the thousands of soldiers killed during wartime.

Manoeuvring Aqua Jeeps

Mr. Kocher describes his time in the Adriatic patrolling the waters in an aqua jeep with no idea how to control one.

No Training On Weapons

Mr. Kocher speaks about his responsibility of shooting weapons and having no idea how to handle them.

Letters And Parcels

Mr. Kocher speaks about receiving parcels and letters from home that had been piled up at the post office because the postmaster did not know his whereabouts.

Silk Stockings Stuck To His Feet

Mr. Kocher recalls the conditions of his six boys and how one solider had ignored his hygiene to the point where his silk stockings became embedded in his feet.

Six Young Recruits

Mr. Kocher shares the story of how he was commanded to watch over six young recruits who had been sent down from active service for various reasons.

Red Hot Shrapnel

Mr. Kocher shares the story of how he got wounded and how long it took to receive medical assistance. He talks about his surgery and being given the sharp piece of shrapnel they removed from his neck.

Part Of The Royal Canadian Regiment

Mr. Kocher explains how he became part of the Royal Canadian Regiment and witnessing the high casualty rate among Canadian troops during the battle of Ortona.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19