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Ambush Luck

Mr. MacLeod describes how his entire battalion is strafed by a German machine gunner as they walk down a road, with only one man being hit in the heel.

Civilian Corpse

Mr. MacLeod describes finding an obviously assassinated civilian in a ditch, and speculates on the reasons for his death.

Marksmanship and Rifle Training

Mr. MacLeod discusses the difference between a good and expert marksman, and describes a particularly difficult training drill using a bolt-action rifle.

Body Armour

Mr. MacLeod describes using body armour and feeling more secure because of it.

“Losing it” and Self-inflicted Wounds

Mr. MacLeod describes reactions to battle stress such as what the troops called “losing it” and causing self-inflicted wounds which would necessitate hospitalization and avoid combat.

An Accident at Caen

Mr. MacLeod describes being wounded while disposing of a German grenade, and after two weeks medical leave returning to his platoon and only finding one original member left.

D-Eay +30

Mr. MacLeod describes the ease of landing in Normandy thirty days after the invasion, and not seeing any substantial consequences of war until he reached Carpiquet Airport.

Buzz Bombs and Panic

Mr. MacLeod describes buzz bombs and the RAF's attempts to shoot them down. He also describes his terror at being immobilized in a hospital after being wounded, and hearing a buzz bomb stop over his hospital.

Joining the Queen's Own Camerons

Mr. MacLeod describes joining the army instead of the air force because they would correct a hernia from which he was suffering. He discusses his training pathway, and joining the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders upon his arrival in England.

Proud of his Service

Mr. Clavel reminisces about lost comrades and his own good fortune during the war, and with great emotion how proud he was to serve Canada.

Repatriation

Mr. Clavel describes being selected for the first return draft to Canada because of his long service.

Close Calls in Italy

Mr. Clavel describes the mutilation a land mine can cause, and his good fortune of a shell landing close to him and not exploding.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19