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The Hospital in Rome
Ms. Carter describes treating German POWs at her field hospital, and being assisted very ably by a German prisoner.
The First Use of Penicillin
Ms. Carter describes using penicillin for the first time. Instead of being injected, it was rubbed directly on the wound and was extremely painful.
Al Capone's Chauffeur
Ms. Carter describes being looked up by an ambulance driver from the Royal Victoria Hospital with whom she had worked before the war. He had been Al Capone's driver.
Winter Conditions in the Field Hospital
Ms. Carter describes the field hospital in Trani, Italy and what conditions were like in the winter.
The Sadness of War
Mr. Marshall speaks about the emotion he feels on Remembrance Day and the importance of remembering the soldiers who remain in the cemeteries overseas and the amount of friends lost during wartime.
The Fear of Being Taken Prisoner
Mr. Marshall shares the experience he had during a close encounter with the Germans and how he hid in fear of being taken prisoner.
A Live Grenade Thrown His Way
Mr. Marshall shares a story about combat where a live grenade is thrown by the enemy, but fails to go off.
Fighting Patrol
Mr. Marshall explains the difference between fighting patrol and reconnaissance patrol when going out on night patrol.
Primary Duty as Infantry Support
Mr. Marshall provides details of the infantry support regiment on their move through Pontecorvo as far north to Milan, a route taken before going to Holland.
First Encounter With Death
Mr. Taylor describes his reaction to seeing dead and mutilated bodies for the first time.
Getting to Naples
Mr. Dingwell describes his voyage from England to Naples, Italy aboard HMS Duchess of Bedford.
Christmas at Ravenna
Mr. Meiklejohn recalls action at Ravenna during Christmas, describing how attacks took place by advancing through minefields, resulting in numerous amputations. He then describes the cruel irony of men fresh from having their legs amputated, receiving socks as Christmas presents.
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