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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.

Winter in Italy

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

Mouse Holing

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

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

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

From England to Sicily

Smokey talks about his journey from England to Sicily

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.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19