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Out In The Desert

Mr. Kocher speaks about his first impressions when landing in Algiers, the unbearable heat and the lack of training.

Seasick Soldiers

Mr. Kocher describes his unpleasant voyage aboard the Dutchess of Bedford from England to Africa and the amount of seasickness experienced by the soldiers.

Terrific Soldiers

Mr. Ducharme reflects on the reasons for his service during the Second World War.

So Many Nervous Guys

Mr. Ducharme describes being reassigned to teach officers how to drive tanks.

Bring The Canadian In

Mr. Ducharme describes being wounded by an exploding phosphorous grenade and his plane ride back to England.

Closing The Falaise Gap

Mr. Ducharme describes the closing of the Falaise Gap by the Allies

Do You See Him?

Mr. Ducharme describes a deadly attack by his SPA on a German tank

He Hit A Mine

Mr. Ducharme describes his D-Day landing and repairing a disabled tank while still on the beach.

D-Day Approach

Mr. Ducharme describes getting ready for D-Day and taking part in the pre-landing bombardment.

Secret Weapon

Mr. Ducharme talks about a secret weapon they used in Belgium.

The Tank

Mr. Ducharme describes what it was like to drive a self-propelled artillery tank, and use the 105 gun.

Everybody Made It But Me

Mr. Ducharme describes one of the pitfalls of training for amphibious landings.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19