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Canada Remembers Part Three: Endings and Beginnings

Terence Macartney-Filgate, 1995, 49 min 14 s

Part three of a three-part series, Canada Remembers, Endings and Beginnings focuses on the final phase of WWII in Europe ...
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Part three of a three-part series, Canada Remembers, Endings and Beginnings focuses on the final phase of WWII in Europe in 1945 and the aftermath. Veterans recount their memories of the conflict at the Rhine and the celebrations on VE Day, followed by their contribution to the victory in the Far East. These recollections are complemented by outstanding footage filmed by army cameramen. The film also focuses on what transpired after the war, when the soldiers had to reintegrate back into society.
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Canada Remembers

This series draws on personal stories and archival footage to tell the story of six of the most significant years in our country's history: from 1939, the beginning of WWII, to its end in 1945. Includes teacher support material for each episode as well as a resource guide.
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Credits

Director: Terence Macartney-Filgate
Producer: Kent Martin
: Don Haig; Elizabeth Klinck
Writing: William Whitehead
Photography: Jim Aquila; Rolf Cutts
Sound: Hans Oomes; André Galbrand; Wojtek Klis; Paul Demers; Louis Hone; Nathalie Morin
Editing: Markham Cook
Voice and narration: R.H. Thomson
Music: Neil Smolar
Consultant: Elizabeth Klinck
Cast or participant: Farley Mowat; Ken Bell; Ronald F. "Andy" Anderson; Donald Pearce; Evelyn Pepper; Flora Shaddock; J. Charles Forbes

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