Mr. Smith talks about his decision to join the army.
Patrolling the English coast
Mr. Smith recalls arriving in England and his first posting.
Rules for leave
Mr. Smith explains the rules that affected one’s permission to go on leave.
Juno Beach
Mr. Smith explains that during the first days of the invasion he waited at sea for his chance to arrive.
Mine Sweeping
Mr. Smith talks about the mine sweeping they did on Juno beach.
Carpiquet airport
Mr. Smith talks about the importance of taking the airport at Carpiquet, France.
Armored division
Mr. Smith describes how they were tasked with finding other roads and trails to get to places to avoid mines, and some of the ways they detected mines.
Pushing your luck
During a fight, taking a direct hit was one way of getting out of a bad situation.
Hold your position men
Mr Smith tells us about the time German tanks were creatively hidden.
Relying on instinct
Mr Smith tells the story of a close call two days before the war ended.