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Canadians
Mr. Henley discusses inadequacies of Canadian gear: tunics that weren't practical or warm, the Ross rifle which jammed after a few shots, and boots and leather belts which rotted in the wet conditions.
Creeping Barrage At Vimy Ridge
Mr. Henley gives an excellent description of the logistics and technique of the creeping barrage and its overwhelming success at Vimy Ridge.
The Somme Was A Killing Ground
Mr. Henley describes how the Germans set their barbed wire in such a way that Allied soldiers were lured towards enemy machine gun positions, and describes the resulting carnage.
Joining The Quebec Regiment
Mr. Henley describes his transfer from a mounted to infantry regiment, and the shocking difference between the two uniforms.
Sailing To England
Mr. Henley describes sailing to England aboard the SS Welshman during which he is in charge of the mules and horses, for which he receives premium pay. An offer of extra money to clean the ship afterward is ungraciously declined.
Lack of vitamins
Some of the diseases that were present during captivity and the importance of vitamins.
Working in the mines
Weak from working in Japan, Mr. Durant passed out and fell into a pit.
Christmas Surrender (Part 2)
Mr. Durant talks about his first march as a prisoner and tells a story of the treatment they were subjected to.
Christmas Surrender (Part 1)
Mr. Durant talks about Christmas day and the events that followed after putting up the white flag.
Nuttin’ but mutton
Mr. Durant talks about the meals on the voyage to Hong Kong.
Ship conditions
Mr. Durant talks about the conditions on the Awatea, the ship that took them to Hong Kong.
We went to Jamaica
Canadians heading for Jamaica for garrison duty heard some disturbing propaganda on the radio.
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