The Americans took Rome. Shortly after, Mr. Hyde's reconnaissance unit was informed it would be converted to an infantry unit. All hell broke loose over a three day period, seldom spoken of in Canadian military history accounts.
First Enemy Encounter As An Infantryman
Mr. Hyde, now a machine gun operator in his new infantry unit, recalls his first encounter with the enemy.
A Tough Question - A Troubling Answer
More than half a century after his service for Canada during the Second World War, Mr. Hyde is asked a difficult question. His answer is clear and to the point.