"Uncommon Courage" Topic

"These are the stories of gallant people whose names deserve to be engraved forever on Canada's roll of honour. Some of them did not survive – were captured, tortured by the Gestapo and then executed. These are stories, simply told, of real heroes, hitherto unsung but no less inspiring despite the passage of time.

Many Canadians fought behind the enemy lines in the Second World War as agents for the British organizations that, stealthily,slowly at first but with growing effectiveness, operated escape routes and sabotage networks in occupied countries. Of these whose names are know, details of their activities are often sketchy, but, as this account points out, all were people of rare courage and dedication. They all knew, without exception, that, if captured,they could not look for the smallest protection from the Geneva convention. And they knew, also, that the risks of capture were high…"
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Amicalement
Armand

Most interesting. Thanks T.

Glad you enjoyed it my friends!. (smile)

Amicalement
Armand