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Father Wilheim
Mr. Horowitz talks about the Padre who comforted him after his radio operator's death and helped him face his own possible demise.
Honoured Heroes
Mr. Horowitz talks about how and why his regiment became the most decorated regiment of Canadian history and the only one that got an Irish decoration.
Battle Strategies
Mr. Horowitz talks about how they managed to foil the Germans even though they had inferior tanks (less range). He also mentions how they sometimes had to use donkeys because of weather conditions.
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.
Sir Winston Churchill
Mr. Horowitz talks about Winston Churchill's leadership.
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.
Enlisting
Mr. Horowitz describes why and how he enlisted. He also talks about his parents' reaction to his enrollment.
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