Mr. Clavel describes joining the Royal 22nd as a reinforcement at Philippeville, Algeria. His first front line action occurs at Mount Etna, Sicily.
The Hills of Italy
During the cold winters in Italy they kept warm at night.
Alone With His Truck
Arriving off the barge with his truck in Sicily, Mr. Hislop tells a story of his first encounter.
We’re Still Looking After Each Other
Mr. Gilday talks about the lifelong bond he feels with his men and how they watch out for one anther.
Society of Our Own
Mr Gilday talks about the work he was doing, and then coming home. He goes on to talk about the connection he feels with others who served in the war.
That’s War
Mr. Gilday talks about casualties in the field and how one handles it.
Black Devils, ‘There's More to Come
Mr. Gilday talks about some of their activities while holding the line at the Anzio beachhead.
The Mind Is A Funny Thing
All the training in the world doesn't prepare you for the real thing, and how the mind will tuck away some of the bad experiences one encounters.
A Ghostly Fight
Mr. Gilday talks about the battle on the top of the mountain, the FSSF's first time in battle.
Italian Campaign
Mr. Colbourne talks about fighting in Italy
House to House Cleaning
Mr. Colbourne describes what it means to go house to house, cleaning, and how your senses take over.
Cleaning Houses
Mr. Colbourne talks about going through homes in Italy and coming upon a woman who is having a baby and needs medical attention. He also talks about going back 50 years later and meeting the woman and daughter who was born that day.