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D-Day in Italy - The War Goes On
It's D-Day, June 6, 1944. Lady Astor has referred to the troops in Italy as "The D-Day Dodgers". Mr. Lenko is asked how he and his comrades in Italy - near Rome at the time - reacted to her words.
A Close Call With A Mortar Shell
Mr. Lenko gets separated from his unit near San Fortunato. He tells a story of a very close call with a mortar shell.
Germans - Up Close
Mr. Lenko was among five men chosen to carry a supply of ammunition to soldiers engaging the Germans across a valley. It's a harrowing experience for him when he separates from the rest of the group on the way to the site of the fighting.
On To France-And Eventually The War's End
The Italian Campaign is over and the Loyal Edmonton Regiment has moved into the French City of Marseilles.
Food to Child Amputees
Mr. Chaisson recalls giving away his food to child amputees in Inchon, and realizing how much harder life was for people there, than people in Canada.
Close Calls on the Way Back to England
Mr. Spackman describes some close calls he had on his way back to England from the POW camps.
Shot down
Mr. Spackman describes being shot down and taken prisoner. He describes the night before being taken by his captors to see the Pope.
POW of the Hitler Youth
Mr. Spackman describes being a POW at the hands of the Hitler Youth.
Scrounging for Food
Mr. Spackman tells of stealing food from pigs!
Reason to Fight
Mr. Spackman describes what he thinks the reasons should be for fighting for ones country.
"The first paying job..."
Mr. Coffell discusses his and other recruits' reasons for enlisting.
"...a terrible experience with a wonderful ending."
Mr. Coffell talks about being put on charge for a training mishap.
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