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within regiment Seaforth Highlanders
Second Wave At Dieppe
Mr. Toney describes his landing at Dieppe where he witnessed much death and suffering and high casualties in his section’s first action once the beachhead had been secured..
Nightmares
Mr. Toney describes the lingering emotional scars left by his military service and a unique way of coping with bad memories when they start to overwhelm him.
Remembrance Day
Mr. Toney discusses the meaning of Remembrance Day for him and encourages others to explore the significance of the poppy and of the Armistice.
Understand War
Mr. Toney offers a message for youth to read about and understand what war is and if you enlist, do so for the right reasons.
German Death Camp
Mr. Toney describes visiting a German death camp and the horrific things he witnessed.
War Motorcycles
Mr. Toney describes how hard he and the war were on motorcycles.
Taking Prisoners
Smokey tells us about patrolling for and taking prisoners in the winter of ‘44.
Winter in Italy
Smokey describes some of the conditions they faced during the winter of ‘44.
Mouse Holing
Smokey talks about the procedure of "Mouse Holing" used in the Battle of Ortona.
Shoe Mines and S-Mines
When the German’s were retreating from a position the only thing they left behind were mines. Smokey tells us about two types of mines they used.
Wounded in Action
Smokey was injured by a piece of shrapnel near Mt. Etna. He speaks about being injured and returning to action.
From England to Sicily
Smokey talks about his journey from England to Sicily