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One of the Funniest Things
Mr. Quick tells an amusing story about bartering for eggs with local Italian farmers.
Ilio’s Story
Mr. Quick describes the adoption of a starving young Italian boy, Ilio, and having him with them for the duration of the Italian Campaign.
No Fraternization
Mr. Quick describes getting in trouble for a kind-hearted gesture, but being vindicated by his commanding officer.
Lucky Break
Mr. Quick talks about a time that he was lucky to escape death. He goes on to talk about another photographer who wasn’t so lucky.
Drawing Rations
Mr. Quick describes the makeup of the Film and Photo Unit and negotiating to improve his crew’s working environment.
Issuing Weapons
Mr. Quick goes to get his weapon and they try to give him a rifle. He refuses to take it and explains why.
You’re Nuts!
Mr. Quick describes strategies he used to film events in the battlefield. He also talks about how some of the infantry thought he was nuts for doing what he was doing.
Two Ships Were Hit
Mr. Quick describes going to Italy in a convoy, being dive bombed, and seeing his first dead soldiers near their camp in Campobasso.
Learning to Protect Yourself
Mr. Quick talks about joining the Film and Photo Unit and some of the training he got from the British Army Film and Photo Unit.
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