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Cotton Baton
Mr. Knox speaks of how they would put cotton baton in their ears to protect themselves from the noise of the guns.
Almost Human
Mr. Knox talks about Dunkirk and how the Germans were “almost human.”
Grave or Waste Dump
Mr. Bevan recalls how a German POW made to dig a waste dump, didn’t realize what he was digging.
Almost Stepped on a Mine
Mr. Bevan recalls a near miss with a land mine while positioning guns.
Victim of Friendly Fire
Mr. Bevan describes how his division, along with other troops, were the victims of friendly fire from bombers during the attack on Falaise.
Almost Didn’t Survive The Trip Overseas
Mr. Bevan describes embarking for the journey overseas, and a close call during a storm.
What Was It All For? - The Futility of War
Mr. Candow explains his frustration with armed conflict.
Artillery Transport
Mr. Candow describes how the artillery and ammunition was transported, and explains how the range of the gun and varying charges were used to aim.
Cassino - Waste of Time and Effort
Mr. Candow explains his view that the battle waged at Cassino was a waste, and how the objective could have been accomplished much easier.
Same Job, No Matter the Location
Mr. Candow describes how moving at night made each offensive position seem the same, and explains how duties and the main objective always remained the same.
One Gun Range for All
Mr. Candow describes how one gun could be used to range a target for each of the 24 guns in the regiment, and explains how the precision prevented incidents of ‘friendly fire’.
Duties of a Communications Gunner
Mr. Candow describes his role in the 166th Newfoundland Field Artillery Regiment.
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