Secret Liberators Al Sirois excerpt
Four Canadians, as part of the Special Operations Executive, ran underground operations against the Nazi occupiers, and provided a spirit of resistance to the isolated French people. Striking Back includes interviews with Commandant Guy Bieler who operated in St Quentin from 1942-44, Frank Pickergill and John MacAllister’s short-lived Circuit, and Al Sirois, an SOE Wireless operator. The Gestapo hunted these men, torturing and executing those who were unfortunate enough to be caught. It is the story of incredible silent courage.
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On August 8, 1944, under incredible pressure, he destroyed 3 Tigers.
Paivio was the last surviving Canadian veteran of the Spanish Civil War, and of the Mackenzie–Papineau Battalion.
He was there for the fight, and overheard much of the battle on his radio.
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Many of our documentaries have interviews. Here's an excerpt from Striking Back that includes an interview with Jim Moffet.