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Victory in Holland
Mr. Durant speaks of the fall of the last German stronghold in Apeldoorn, Holland, and the celebrations that followed.
The Sounds of Fear
Mr. Durant describes the fear that haunted all soldiers and wonders how they ever survived.
From Italy to France
Mr. Durant talks about many of his Italian missions and battles. Also, about his involvement in the Devil's Brigade.
A visit to the infirmary
Mr. Parker becomes so ill with dysentery (along with, but later than, everyone else) that he is hospitalized, and misses the regiment's move into Sicily. He doesn't catch up with them until Italy. They then start working up the line in Italy.
Off to Algiers
By March of 1943, Mr. Parker is in England on active service. He is listed as a labourer, which he feels does not represent the range of skills that he has developed. He ships out to North Africa (Algiers), where dysentry sets in.
Normally It’s An Officer
Mr. Connelly describes his first tour in Cyprus, loyalty and a deadly incident.
Nothing You Could Do
Mr. Connelly describes the sometimes tragic results of living in isolation.
Foundations of Leadership
Mr. Connelly discusses his philosophy of leadership and its foundations.
Camp Details
Mr. McGee describes how filthy the camps were and how diseases would break out. Also he went blind for a short period of time due to lack of vitamins.
"Your Son Has Been Found"
Mr. McGee tells how his parents weren’t aware that he was a prisoner until an agent wired them and told them their son had been freed.
High Morale
Mr. McGee goes into detail about some humorous times to keep their spirits up.
"Just Me and Thee"
Mr. McGee tells an amazing story where his last sister and he made a bet of who would live longer. After she passed on, Mr. McGee spoke to a friend in ‘95 and made the same bet with George Merritt...
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