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To The Beach In Sicily
Seas are very rough as ships reach the area of Sicily. Just getting from the vessel to the troop carrier and then on to the shore has dangerous moments.
Padre on Front Lines
Mr. Laird recalls when a padre on the front lines of Italy brought peace to he and a group of men pinned down by fire.
Three Times Wounded
Mr. Laird describes the three instances during which he was wounded, specifically the last instance in which he was saved by a man he can’t find to thank.
A Deal With God
Mr. Laird describes being pinned at Campobasso, Italy, and years later, hearing of his minister’s experience during the same action.
If You Beat Him, He Will Want You
Mr. Laird recalls Gen. Montgomery’s reasoning for wanting the 1st Division of Canadians with him in Italy.
Montgomery's Double
Mr. Laird recalls meeting Gen. Montgomery while under attack near Sicily, only to find out years later that it wasn’t actually the General.
U-Boat Near Gibraltar
Mr. Laird recalls the U-Boat alarm sounding during the voyage to Sicily, while outside Gibraltar, and seeing depth charges deployed.
Into Action - Sicily
Mr. Laird describes the invasion of Sicily, starting with the long voyage from Scotland.
Pilgrimages With Youth
Mr White recalls participating in pilgrimages to Italy with youth from across Canada, and how seeing some of the same areas he fought in made his state of mind revert to that time.
Not a Merry Christmas
Mr White recalls one particularly sad Christmas. One he'll never forget.
Civilians Caught in the Middle of War
Mr White recalls his unit finding a group of civilians holed up in Ortona, having been too scared to even step outside for two weeks. He then explains how important it is for youth to understand that war doesn’t only involve and affect soldiers.
Dwindling Chances of Survival
Mr White explains how as the war progressed, he felt his number would soon come up and he would suffer the fate of so many others he witnessed perish around him.
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