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Stop or Keep Going? (Part 2 of 2)
Mr. Robitaille talks about the attack at Santa Maria, and getting wounded.
Cigarettes for a Fine Camera
Many merchandise exchanges took place between allied soldiers and members of the surrendered German army. Mr. Grand describes how he was interested in taking home one of the excellent German cameras and how he arranged a deal.
A Plea for Understanding the Cost
Mr. Grand is asked if he feels that it’s important for Canadians to understand what he and his comrades went through during the years of the Second World War.
Words to Young Canadians
Mr. Grand offers a unique response to young Canadians and future generations about service and duty to their country.
The Men of the 166th Artillery Regiment
Mr. Spracklin describes his experience with the 166th Artillery Regiment and how serving with the men changed him.
Becoming an Officer’s Assistant
Mr. Spracklin describes how he came to be an officer’s assistant and the duties of the position.
The Italian Campaign/Lanciano/Monte Cassino
Mr. Spracklin describes some of the battles that the 166th Artillery Regiment went through during the Italian Campaign including the Sangro River, Lanciano, and Monte Cassino.
Remembrance and the Younger Generation
Mr. MacDougall is asked if it was worth it and would he do it again.
The War Begins - Too Young To Enlist
Mr. McLean talks about his reaction when Canada declared war on Germany in September, 1939. He goes on to talk about enlisting in the Royal Canadian Navy shortly after his 16th birthday, lying about his age to do so.
Training and First Posting To Landing Craft
After basic training in British Columbia and more advanced instruction in Toronto and Halifax, Mr. McLean, with a group of about 30 others, headed for Detroit, Michigan in the Fall of 1942 for some special training. The training equipped them for their first posting aboard landing craft.
Across the Atlantic and the First Fatality
The convoy of landing craft leaves Norfolk, Virginia. An early fatality awaits the vessels on the other side of the Atlantic.
A Gruesome Job for a Youngster
At anchor at a Tunisian port, a German Air Force bombing run takes a tragic toll on a nearby tank landing craft, killing everyone on board. Mr. McLean led a group of men from his vessel in the clean-up of the bodies and body parts.
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