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The Drocourt-Queant Line
Mr. Pitcairn describes the artillery barrage at the Hindenburg Line as the largest barrage to date, and having to ‘rest’ the guns which were overheating.
Trench Warfare vs Open Warfare
Mr. Pitcairn describes the difference between trench warfare and open warfare from the artillery’s perspective. He describes a unique target practice.
First Day at Amiens
Mr. Pitcairn describes the opening barrage at Amiens, and its success in completely destroying the Germans’ counter-artillery.
Artillery Arsenal
Mr. Pitcairn describes his role as layer in an 18-Pound artillery crew, the make up of the crew, and concludes by describing the wide variety and versatility of artillery pieces, both Commonwealth and German.
Harold Stafford Lidstone
Mr. Lidstone describes the role of the Battalion Engineering Corps in repairing damaged trenches.
Landing in Korea
Mr. Thorsen describes his first impression of landing in Korea, and being disturbed at seeing so many dead American soldiers.
A Rough Voyage at Sea
Mr. Thorsen describes the storms experienced at sea, the seasickness of sailors, and the many men wishing they could die.
Lost To Weather
Mr. Sharpe describes the dangers of flying in tropical weather conditions.
Jerry Schroeder
Mr. Sharpe discusses a tragic loss and an incredible coincidence.
The Forgotten Army
Mr. Sharpe talks about the lack of recognition that the Burma Campaign has received.
The Longest Raid
Mr. Sharpe talks about an impressive mission to Penang, the longest bomb raid of the Second World War.
Calcutta Rats
Mr. Sharpe describes his experience living in a city infested with rats.
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