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A catchy little poem
Mr. MacDonald describes his Legion involvement, Remembrance Day, and recites a poignant poem to surviving Veterans.
They were good weapons
Mr. MacDonald compares the quality of Canadian vs. German weaponry.
They hit him with a Schmeizer
Mr. MacDonald describes night patrols at the Maas River, and a German act of mercy.
They were a crack outfit, a good outfit
Mr. MacDonald describes joining the 5th Anti-tank Battalion and discusses its weaponry.
They lost 250 men
Mr. MacDonald describes the deadly "friendly fire" accident at Caen, France
He'd just dodge and duck
Mr. MacDonald describes the broad spectrum of his basic training and in particular the Bofors anti-aircraft gun.
Truckloads of dead soldiers
Mr. Macdougall describes the impact of death and Dutch respect for Canada’s dead soldiers and Veterans.
I have never forgiven myself
Mr. Macdougall describes a touching reunion with a former school teacher.
I said 'Fire!'
Mr. Macdougall describes disobeying a direct order but being vindicated by his Major.
Her husband was a German Captain.
Mr. McDougall describes meeting a German family and the fleeting friendship that developed.
They just flattened Caen, France.
Mr. Macdougall describes the bombing of Caen and being unable to stop and help the trapped and wounded.
Give her a big kiss.
Mr. Macdougall describes approaching the English Channel and reaching the beach in France.
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