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ARE PROUD TO PRESENT
THE CRUEL SEA
DOUBLE FEATURE
Wednesday, November 2 FREE ADMISSION
The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest continuous military campaign in World War II, running from September, 1939 to the defeat of Nazi Germany in May, 1945, and one in which Canada played a central role. FIRST FEATURE: 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Ted Barris, acclaimed Canadian Historian, returns to Camrose to tell the true story of the struggle between the Allied and German forces for the control of the Atlantic Ocean. The Allies needed to keep the vital ow of men and supplies going between North America and Europe where they could be used in the ghting, while the Germans needed to cut these supply lines. The Battle of the Atlantic brought the war to Canada’s doorstep, with German U-Boats torpedoing ships within sight of Canada’s east coast and even in the St. Lawrence River. Canada’s Merchant Navy along with the Royal Canadian Navy and the Royal Canadian Air Force, played a key role in the Allied efforts. TED BARRIS
INTERMISSION: 6:15 to 7:00 p.m.
A chance to meet and mingle with others of like interests. Hospitality service available. Mr. Barris has a supply of his book Battle of the Atlantic: Gauntlet to Victory, which he will be happy to autograph for you or some lucky person on your Christmas list. The Spotlight Bistro is offering a special boxed lunch for $15, including a bottle of water, to those who wish to grab a bite to eat before the movie. Go online to www.baileytheatre.com to book your free tickets for the evening and to preorder and pay for your boxed lunch. SECOND FEATURE: 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.
The Cruel Sea is a full length (126 minutes) British war lm starring Jack Hawkins as Lieutenant-Commander George Ericson, a British Merchant Navy Of cer in the Atlantic during the Second World War. The lm portrays the conditions in which the Battle of the Atlantic was fought, seen from the viewpoint of the naval of cers and seamen who served in convoy escorts. Guests are welcome to come and stay for the entire evening or just attend the Barris presentation or the movie. Either way, Free Admission has been made possible by Camrose Booster Ltd. However, for planning purposes, you must book your tickets in advance at www.baileytheatre.com or pick them up at the box of ce until the day of the event, as long as tickets last. Boxed Lunches at $15 must be ordered and paid for online by Monday, October 31.
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