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Ambushed by a Panther - Severely Wounded
Mr. Giovannetti recalls when his Sherman tank was ambushed by a German Panther. He describes how the Sherman was destroyed and he was almost fatally injured.
Shooter in the Steeple
Mr. Giovannetti recalls being shot at while driving into Falaise with his armoured unit, and blowing up the shooters hiding spot. He also describes seeing the same location during a post-war visit.
Dangerous return to England
Mr. Howe talks about his return to England, and training there as a Lieutenant.
Alcohol Problems in the Forces
Mr. Kelly recalls his alcohol addiction and his routine.
Keeping Busy
Mr. Kelly takes a position as a messenger at External Affairs to improve his health for his wife.
The Korean War
Mr. Kelly describes his participation in the Korean War for the Commonwealth Division and the similarities between Korea and World War I.
Love the Lancaster
Mr. Taschuk explains why the Lancaster remains his favourite wartime aircraft, recalling some stories highlighting its capabilities.
Young, Stupid and Invincible
Mr. Taschuk explains why only young men were assigned to Bomber Command, and recalls how callous and self-centred crews would become.
Bomb the Target, No Matter the Target
Mr. Taschuk explains why he didn’t think too much of the bombing targets they were assigned, and recalls a mission targeting a civilian mining town.
German Civilians More Dangerous Than Soldiers
Mr. Taschuk describes how a Lancaster bomber, who bailed out over the German countryside, had to be saved from a mob of civilians by soldiers at a nearby.
Jamming German Signals
Mr. Taschuk describes how engine noise was used to jam German transmissions.
Kick the Bomb Away From the Plane
Mr. Taschuk recalls having to manually release a bomb stuck in the bay, and watching it fall through flak.
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