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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.
Unhappy Soldiers!
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.
Safely Through Close Calls
Like so many Canadian Veterans who served at the front, Mr. Hyde realizes how close he came - several times - to losing his life or, at the very least, receiving serious injuries. He tells the story of an incident along the Hitler Line in Italy. He escaped uninjured. His buddy beside him didn't fare as well.
A Moment In Time To Live With Forever
Spring 1944 brought a renewal of offensive action along The Gustav Line. Mr. Hyde recalls an incident that always haunted him where he shot a member of the Hitler Youth.
Ortona Stalemate
A stalemate at Ortona made reconnaissance unnecessary. But, two events that took place during the time around Ortona are still clearly recalled by Mr. Hyde. The first was the experience of a "standing patrol".
A New - and Dangerous - Job
In the autumn of 1943, Mr. Hyde requested a change in his responsibilities. He wanted out of signals. His commanding officer made him a commander of an armoured car and promoted him to Corporal. He describes his vehicle and tells of the slow and dangerous work of probing for land mines along the roads of southern Italy.
On To "The Boot"
After some six weeks in Sicily, the order came to cross the Strait of Messina to mainland Italy. On arrival, thousands of Italian soldiers willingly surrender to allied forces. As the squadron moves inland, the worst kind of attack - friendly fire - takes its toll.
Landing on the Beaches of Sicily
Mr. Hyde’s squadron reached Sicily and he describes their going ashore.
Different Regiment - Still A Waiting Game
By the spring of 1943, Mr. Hyde has been moved to "A" Squadron, 4th Canadian Battalion, 4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards and is in Scotland waiting for word on their next move.
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