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Hold your position men

Hold your position men

Mr Smith tells us about the time German tanks were creatively hidden.

Pushing your luck

Pushing your luck

During a fight, taking a direct hit was one way of getting out of a bad situation.

Armored division

Armored division

Mr. Smith describes how they were tasked with finding other roads and trails to get to places to avoid mines, and some of the ways they detected mines.

Carpiquet airport

Carpiquet airport

Mr. Smith talks about the importance of taking the airport at Carpiquet, France.

Mine Sweeping

Mine Sweeping

Mr. Smith talks about the mine sweeping they did on Juno beach.

Juno Beach

Juno Beach

Mr. Smith explains that during the first days of the invasion he waited at sea for his chance to arrive.

Rules for leave

Rules for leave

Mr. Smith explains the rules that affected one’s permission to go on leave.

Patrolling the English coast

Patrolling the English coast

Mr. Smith recalls arriving in England and his first posting.

Joining the army

Joining the army

Mr. Smith talks about his decision to join the army.

Falling Asleep During Guard Duty

Falling Asleep During Guard Duty

Mr. Floyd shares a funny story about a time when he and his buddy fell asleep and got robbed during the night!

Damaged Oranges

Damaged Oranges

Mr. Floyd describes the situation where giving damaged oranges to the locals was a “no, no!”

Level of Poverty Amongst Children

Level of Poverty Amongst Children

Mr. Floyd describes a situation where a piece of wasted meat becomes a wanted meal for the hungry children.

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