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Last Days of War. Remembering Comrades.
Mr. Berard remembers the last days of the war, in Holland and also reflects on how difficult it was for the men who had served together for so long to go their separate ways at the end of the war.
Rimini Airport
Mr. Berard relates that the effort to take Rimini Airport was not easy.
Entering Rome
Mr. Berard remembers being among some of the first troops to enter Rome.
Building and Repairing Bridges
Mr. Berard outlines his duties as part of the Royal Canadian Engineers.
Engineer Duties
Mr. Berard outlines his duties as part of the Royal Canadian Engineers.
Merchant Navy Role in Second World War.
Mr. Abbott states his firm belief that the Merchant Marine played an important role in defeating Hitler and the Germans in the Second World War.
The Bob Gladnick Anecdote
Mr. Horowitz talks about a very funny American soldier named Bob Gladnick who pretended to be of a much higher rank when a group of approximately 1000 Italian soldiers surrendered to him and how he was then promoted for it!
From Britain to Sicily: the Convoy
After leaving the Salisbury training camp to see action in Sicily, Mr. Horowitz talks about the good and the very bad memories aboard the convoy.
Tank Specialists
Mr. Horowitz talks about how he and his five man team became multi-tasking tank specialists during training in Salisbury.
Battle Ready Canadians
Mr. Horowitz talks about the Canadians' eagerness to go to war while "idle" in Salisbury training camp.
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.
The British
Mr. Horowitz talks about the British and how they treated Canadians.
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