Mr. Swick speaks about the decisions that have to be made as commander.
Gift of a German Dagger
As platoon commander, Mr. Swick tells of when he was assisted by a young Dutch child in spotting the enemy.
Being Spit in the Face
While inspecting prisoners, Mr. Swick tells how a German Nazi spit in his face.
Decisions in Battle can Cause Regret
While commanding a platoon, Mr. Swick tells of a brave act of one of his soldiers in protecting the platoon and his personal regret of not properly recognizing that heroic deed.
Irony of War
Mr. Swick recalls an incident of friendly fire.
The War is Over
Mr. Swick shares a photo of himself returning to his platoon to share the good news.
Recognition of Animals in War
Mr. Swick details his involvement in spearheading the “Animals in War” project and his personal reasons for creating such a wonderful reminder of the important role animals played during wartime.