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Winter in Italy
Smokey describes some of the conditions they faced during the winter of ‘44.
Taking Prisoners
Smokey tells us about patrolling for and taking prisoners in the winter of ‘44.
Innocence Lost
Mr. Horowitz describes how he was first ignorant to what was happening in Europe and then so tormented by the atrocities he heard that he left his girlfriend to enroll.
Shell-Shocked Patients
Mr. Smith has trouble sleeping in the hospital due to the screaming of shell-shocked officers until a move to another room. Mr. Smith further tells of his acquaintances from back home in Canada, who are also in the hospital.
Value of History
Mr. Smith reflects on how he feels. He was lucky to have been wounded, for if he hadn't have been, he would likely have been killed. He gives his thoughts on the value of history.
Brothers in Arms
Mr. Horowitz describes how the English and the French of his regiment got along and became close friends through adversity.
Enlisting
Mr. Horowitz describes why and how he enlisted. He also talks about his parents' reaction to his enrollment.
Training Improvisation
Mr. Horowitz explains how he and his regiment had to improvise because of somewhat inadequate equipment during training, but were finally honoured for it.
Sir Winston Churchill
Mr. Horowitz talks about Winston Churchill's leadership.
The British
Mr. Horowitz talks about the British and how they treated Canadians.
Salisbury Food Riot
Mr. Horowitz talks about the British (Scottish) training camp of Salisbury. More specifically about a riot caused by the poor quality of food being served that brought them on the verge of mutiny.
Battle Ready Canadians
Mr. Horowitz talks about the Canadians' eagerness to go to war while "idle" in Salisbury training camp.
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