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Taking Sicily

Mr. Horowitz talks about how (mostly how fast and relatively painlessly) the Allied forces took Sicily from the Germans and the Italians.

Father Wilheim

Mr. Horowitz talks about the Padre who comforted him after his radio operator's death and helped him face his own possible demise.

Honoured Heroes

Mr. Horowitz talks about how and why his regiment became the most decorated regiment of Canadian history and the only one that got an Irish decoration.

Battle Strategies

Mr. Horowitz talks about how they managed to foil the Germans even though they had inferior tanks (less range). He also mentions how they sometimes had to use donkeys because of weather conditions.

The Bob Gladnick Anecdote

Mr. Horowitz talks about a very funny American soldier named Bob Gladnick who pretended to be of a much higher rank when a group of approximately 1000 Italian soldiers surrendered to him and how he was then promoted for it!

From Britain to Sicily: the Convoy

After leaving the Salisbury training camp to see action in Sicily, Mr. Horowitz talks about the good and the very bad memories aboard the convoy.

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.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19