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He'd just dodge and duck

He'd just dodge and duck

Mr. MacDonald describes the broad spectrum of his basic training and in particular the Bofors anti-aircraft gun.

They lost 250 men

They lost 250 men

Mr. MacDonald describes the deadly "friendly fire" accident at Caen, France

They were a crack outfit, a good outfit

They were a crack outfit, a good outfit

Mr. MacDonald describes joining the 5th Anti-tank Battalion and discusses its weaponry.

They hit him with a Schmeizer

They hit him with a Schmeizer

Mr. MacDonald describes night patrols at the Maas River, and a German act of mercy.

They were good weapons

They were good weapons

Mr. MacDonald compares the quality of Canadian vs. German weaponry.

A catchy little poem

A catchy little poem

Mr. MacDonald describes his Legion involvement, Remembrance Day, and recites a poignant poem to surviving Veterans.

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