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Life in Trenches. Battle of Vimy Ridge.
Mr. Sutherland describes life in the trenches during the First World War. He also recalls his part in the battle of Vimy Ridge. He remembers how he spent his leaves in Scotland.
That was a long trip smelling that.
Mr. Sutherland describes being forced at bayonet point to board a reeking troop ship which had been a cattle boat, a lengthy voyage to England, and being fired on by a German submarine off the coast of Ireland.
I thought it was a great thing!
Mr. Sutherland describes being advised by his sergeant to shoot less accurately lest he be chosen for sniper duty; all snipers were hated and executed if captured.
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