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First Successful Amphibious Landing
The Allies first successful amphibious landing in the Second World War took place on July 10, 1943, at Pachino, Sicily. Smokey tells us about that landing.
Reaction to Dieppe
Smokey gives us his account of the Dieppe Raid and who he felt was responsible for the raid. He also tells of the reaction of the Canadian troops that were not involved in the raid.
Ack-Ack on the Monacher of Bermuda
Smokey talks about heading overseas on the Monacher of Bermuda and why he was assigned to the ack-ack.
The Empire - The Only Opposition To Hitler
Colonel Merritt gives significant credit to the efforts of the armed forces of the British Empire in the early years of the Second World War.
Victory Was Never In Doubt In England
In the early months of the war, Colonel Merritt and his company - the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada - were on an “Invasion Alert” in England. However, the people of England - including the Canadian Forces stationed there - were confident of an Allied victory.
Canada Was Here
Mr. Toney describes how much he enjoyed hand picking the best men to join his patrols.
Liberation While Lost
Mr. Toney describes becoming a Dispatch Rider after recovering from his second wounding and singlehandedly liberating a small town while he was lost.
Sniper Shots
Mr. Toney describes how losing his best friend to a sniper while they were on patrol together aroused in him a killer instinct towards the Germans.
Not Afraid, But Cautious
Mr. Toney describes not being fearful but constantly on edge and his reactions towards seeing dead Canadian soldiers.
Shooting The Enemy
Mr. Toney describes his inexplicable sense of immortality and how he rationalized killing the enemy.
Demolition Training
Mr. Toney describes joining the Engineering Corps and excelling at demolition.
Irish, French Or English
Mr. Toney discusses his recruitment and the army’s failure to accept his Aboriginal heritage, forcing him to enlist as an Irish Catholic.
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