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Don't shoot

Don't shoot

Mr. Stevenson describes assault tactics and the events surrounding his being wounded at his advance machine gun post.

Miles of artillery

Miles of artillery

Mr. Stevenson describes the extent of the Allied bombardment at Canal du Nord, and its effect on the German first line defenses.

Canal du Nord

Canal du Nord

Mr. Sully describes Canal du Nord in the Cambrai assault.

They’d break your leg

They’d break your leg

Mr. Gleason discusses the challenges of moving supplies, in particular moving mule teams over pontoon bridges, and driving trucks at night in total blackout conditions.

Gunners chained to the gun

Gunners chained to the gun

Mr. Huckerby describes advancing on the Germans, taking prisoners and securing a German machine gun position. He also discusses the vulnerability he felt there.

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