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Crossing the Tidal Estuary
Mr. Smith and four others from the 4th Brigade were selected, to develop a system for crossing tidal estuaries along the coast of France.
Cliffs of Dover
Prior to D-Day, Mr. Smith's Battery, stationed near Dover, received excellent rations in a ruse to trick the Germans into believing they were an assault regiment and distract them from the real one.
Bombing London
Mr. Colbourne recalls his first taste of war upon arriving in London when it was under heavy bombing. He describes how he and his buddy ran and hid under a table while his aunt kept walking around as if it was nothing.
Cleaning Houses
Mr. Colbourne talks about going through homes in Italy and coming upon a woman who is having a baby and needs medical attention. He also talks about going back 50 years later and meeting the woman and daughter who was born that day.
House to House Cleaning
Mr. Colbourne describes what it means to go house to house, cleaning, and how your senses take over.
Italian Campaign
Mr. Colbourne talks about fighting in Italy
Looking Back at Service
Ms. Wilson looks back at her service and comments on her appreciation, in hindsight, for her own contribution.
The Normandy Bombardment
Mr. Barr details the bombardment on the beaches of Normandy and credits his superiors with providing great leadership.
Montgomery Speaks
Mr. Barr recalls the speech of Montgomery and his persistent and winning attitude.
My Friends are in the Wrong Place
Reflecting back 70 years, Mr. Barr expresses his sadness in not being able to see his fellow comrades.
Overseas on the Empress of Scotland
After training, Mr. Heather and his friend journey overseas and get “crewed up.”
Positioned in the Glass Dome
Mr. Heather describes his responsibility during air raids - focusing on the constant degree of alertness required.
Displaying 1969 to 1980 of 4589 results.