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Rough Convoy, Easy Landing
Though the convoy he was part of was attacked on the way, Mr. McInnis remembers how relatively easy it was to land in Sicily, although he was assigned a job he had little training for.
The Mortar Platoon in Action
As a member of the Mortar Platoon Mr. McInnis had to handle two weapons: the Bren gun and the three inch mortar. Here he tells us how and why they were used.
39 Days in Sicily
According to Mr. McInnis, had it not been for terrain, the Sicilian campaign would have been relatively easy. Little did he know, he would later get a special medal for his work there, helping to liberate the town of Agira.
Stiff Resistance in Italy
After the relative ease in taking Sicily from the Italians, facing the terrain, the weather and the better trained Germans in Italy, was no walk in the park!
Some German Soldiers were Respected, Others Not
Mr. McInnis explains what he feels was the difference between older German soldiers and the Hitler Youth.
Why I Enlisted
Mr. Spracklin describes the reasons for which he enlisted and why it made a man of him.
November 11th and July 1st
Mr. Spracklin describes what November 11th means to him and what he does during this time of year. He also describes what July 1st means to him as a Newfoundlander.
War is Declared
Mr. Stanway recalls when Britain and Canada declared war, joining the Non Permanent Active Militia (NPAM), and subsequently the active forces (Montreal 5th Battery).
Enlistment: Parent’s Reaction
Mr. Stanway recalls his parents reaction to his enlistment, and how his peers had joined as well, making it easier.
News of the Dieppe Disaster
Mr. Stanway recalls hearing of the Dieppe disaster and speaks of the effect it had on the morale of his battery stationed in Britain.
Sailing into Action
Mr. Stanway recalls sailing into action from Scotland to Sicily in May of 1943; a journey which included a torpedo attack and rough seas.
Under Fire in Italy
Mr. Stanway recalls his battery coming under fire in Italy and how his friend incurred an injury during the attack.
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