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Tank Specialists

Mr. Horowitz talks about how he and his five man team became multi-tasking tank specialists during training in Salisbury.

Battle Ready Canadians

Mr. Horowitz talks about the Canadians' eagerness to go to war while "idle" in Salisbury training camp.

Salisbury Food Riot

Mr. Horowitz talks about the British (Scottish) training camp of Salisbury. More specifically about a riot caused by the poor quality of food being served that brought them on the verge of mutiny.

The British

Mr. Horowitz talks about the British and how they treated Canadians.

Sir Winston Churchill

Mr. Horowitz talks about Winston Churchill's leadership.

Training Improvisation

Mr. Horowitz explains how he and his regiment had to improvise because of somewhat inadequate equipment during training, but were finally honoured for it.

Enlisting

Mr. Horowitz describes why and how he enlisted. He also talks about his parents' reaction to his enrollment.

Brothers in Arms

Mr. Horowitz describes how the English and the French of his regiment got along and became close friends through adversity.

Value of History

Mr. Smith reflects on how he feels. He was lucky to have been wounded, for if he hadn't have been, he would likely have been killed. He gives his thoughts on the value of history.

Shell-Shocked Patients

Mr. Smith has trouble sleeping in the hospital due to the screaming of shell-shocked officers until a move to another room. Mr. Smith further tells of his acquaintances from back home in Canada, who are also in the hospital.

Innocence Lost

Mr. Horowitz describes how he was first ignorant to what was happening in Europe and then so tormented by the atrocities he heard that he left his girlfriend to enroll.

Taking Prisoners

Smokey tells us about patrolling for and taking prisoners in the winter of ‘44.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19