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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!
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.
Stiff Resistance in Italy
After the relative ease in taking Sicily from the Italians, facing the terrain, the weather and the better trained Germans in Italy, was no walk in the park!
39 Days in Sicily
According to Mr. McInnis, had it not been for terrain, the Sicilian campaign would have been relatively easy. Little did he know, he would later get a special medal for his work there, helping to liberate the town of Agira.
A Near Death Experience
After being given his own RAF Spitfire Squadron, Mr. Edwards was shot down. He tells the incredible story of his survival.
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