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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 <em>Monacher of Bermuda</em>

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.

Haunting Memories

In Mr. McInnis' own words "a combat soldier never gets over the war". Find out why...

Remembrance Today

A very touching and thought provoking testimony on the value of remembrance.

Was the Second World War Worth Fighting?

Although no war can keep away from politics, Mr. McInnis believes they must be fought if they are just. In his opinion the Second World War was a just war. He explains why.

The Way Home

Though he had been wounded twice and had been through some tough times, Mr. McInnis still felt awkward going home. He tells us why.

Taking a Hit for the New Guy

While trying to comfort a nervous reinforcement soldier, Mr. McInnis took a bullet that landed him in bed for seven months! He tells us how.

Some German Soldiers were Respected, Others Not

Mr. McInnis explains what he feels was the difference between older German soldiers and the Hitler Youth.

Stiff Resistance in Italy

After the relative ease in taking Sicily from the Italians, facing the terrain, the weather and the better trained Germans in Italy, was no walk in the park!

39 Days in Sicily

According to Mr. McInnis, had it not been for terrain, the Sicilian campaign would have been relatively easy. Little did he know, he would later get a special medal for his work there, helping to liberate the town of Agira.

The Mortar Platoon in Action

As a member of the Mortar Platoon Mr. McInnis had to handle two weapons: the Bren gun and the three inch mortar. Here he tells us how and why they were used.

Rough Convoy, Easy Landing

Though the convoy he was part of was attacked on the way, Mr. McInnis remembers how relatively easy it was to land in Sicily, although he was assigned a job he had little training for.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19