Search

Search Results

4752 results returned

Ready for Battle

Heading to Dieppe, Mr. Poolton is equipped with mortars, loaded down on the landing craft, prepared and ready for battle.

Operation Rudder Canceled

Mr. Poolton recalls the readiness of his regiment to embark in action against the enemy, only for it to be canceled.

Battle Drills and Maneuvers

While on coastal defense, Mr. Poolton describes the responsibilities and duties of his regiment as well as the unbelievable amount of soldiers involved in action.

First Impressions of London

Mr. Poolton shares his memories of arrival in London and the sights and sounds of bombs and flares going off!

From Ship to Train

Destined for England, Mr. Poolton describes the exceptional treatment given to his regiment on their journey to Aldershot.

Issue of Winter Uniform

After receiving training with 21 Platoon Reserve Company, Mr. Poolton is issued winter clothing and soon realizes he must be heading overseas.

Canada at War

Mr. Poolton remembers he and his friends hearing that Canada was at war.

German Citizens were Welcoming and Cooperative.

Mr. McLeod discusses the Army of Occupation being billeted in German homes during the winter. He describes sharing food with civilians and, in his case, feeling welcomed like family by his German hosts.

Armistice and Six Days Grace

Mr. McLeod describes the six day withdrawal grace period granted to the German army after the Armistice. As the Allies advance to occupy Germany, they almost catch the Germans.

German Tears Over a Cheap Watch

Mr. McLeod describes taking a number of German prisoners during an advance. He takes a cheap watch from a prisoner, who cries over the loss. Mr. McLeod reminds the captive that the outcome for him could have been far worse.

Rest Area Shelled

Mr. McLeod describes being on rest leave behind the lines, and the camp being struck by German artillery. Several deaths occur because of the shelling.

Concussion Mines And Gas Shells

Mr. McLeod describes two devastating weapons he witnessed at the Hindenburg Line and afterward. The British used concussion mines which caused their German victims to bloat and die. For their part, the Germans delivered mustard gas via artillery shells.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19