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Punishment
Mr. Parker returns to base, and is arrested. He is brought up on charges in front of General Vokes.
Leadership
Mr. Parker talks about what he thought of the Canadian troops, and meeting General Chris Vokes. He also makes off with a girl in a town for the weekend.
Taking of Coriano Ridge
Mr. Parker finishes the story of the ill-fated command of the officer, who led them into an ambush on their way to the Corriano Ridge, and the impact it had on his men, and the men who had first been caught there.
Pinned at San Fortunato Ridge
Mr.Parker talks about how a friend found his sense of faith at the San Fortunato Ridge during a 21 hour barrage.
Insubordination at San Fortunato Ridge
Mr. Parker talks about battle stress, being put on charge by the officer in question, and his platoon walking into an ambush at the San Fortunato Ridge.
Survival at San Fortunato Ridge
Mr. Parker talks about Tommy Prince's brother, who was in his platoon, and how an officer created havoc for them at the San Fortunato Ridge.
Out Of Gas
Sometimes luck plays a large part in a mission. Mr. MacWilliam describes a troublesome journey home over Italy.
Driving a Supply Truck
In the Second World War as a truck driver in the Canadian Amy, your truck was your office, and home at times. Mr. Pelly describes living conditions in his truck and working as part of a convoy carrying supplies to the front.
Best Thing that ever Happened to me
Mr. Tee tells us about how he "won" leave from Italy.
Risking Your Life for Eggs
Mr. Tee recalls an episode where he went into a barn to collect some eggs and discovers there are Germans in the same barn.
Landing in Sicily
Mr. Munn talks about the landing of his brigade in Sicily and how the Italian troops did not put up a fight in defence of the island.
Battling the enemy
Mr. Richard talks about his first taste of battle, in Italy, and encountering the enemy in battle at the age of 15.
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