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Winter in Italy

Winter in Italy

Smokey describes some of the conditions they faced during the winter of ‘44.

Mouse Holing

Mouse Holing

Smokey talks about the procedure of "Mouse Holing" used in the Battle of Ortona.

Shoe Mines and S-Mines

Shoe Mines and S-Mines

When the German’s were retreating from a position the only thing they left behind were mines. Smokey tells us about two types of mines they used.

Wounded in Action

Wounded in Action

Smokey was injured by a piece of shrapnel near Mt. Etna. He speaks about being injured and returning to action.

From England to Sicily

From England to Sicily

Smokey talks about his journey from England to Sicily

First Successful Amphibious Landing

First Successful Amphibious Landing

The Allies first successful amphibious landing in the Second World War took place on July 10, 1943, at Pachino, Sicily. Smokey tells us about that landing.

Reaction to Dieppe

Reaction to Dieppe

Smokey gives us his account of the Dieppe Raid and who he felt was responsible for the raid. He also tells of the reaction of the Canadian troops that were not involved in the raid.

Ack-Ack on the <em>Monacher of Bermuda</em>

Ack-Ack on the Monacher of Bermuda

Smokey talks about heading overseas on the Monacher of Bermuda and why he was assigned to the ack-ack.

Haunting Memories

Haunting Memories

In Mr. McInnis' own words "a combat soldier never gets over the war". Find out why...

Remembrance Today

Remembrance Today

A very touching and thought provoking testimony on the value of remembrance.

Was the Second World War Worth Fighting?

Was the Second World War Worth Fighting?

Although no war can keep away from politics, Mr. McInnis believes they must be fought if they are just. In his opinion the Second World War was a just war. He explains why.

The Way Home

The Way Home

Though he had been wounded twice and had been through some tough times, Mr. McInnis still felt awkward going home. He tells us why.

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