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Joining the army

Joining the army

Mr. Smith talks about his decision to join the army.

Patrolling the English coast

Patrolling the English coast

Mr. Smith recalls arriving in England and his first posting.

Rules for leave

Rules for leave

Mr. Smith explains the rules that affected one’s permission to go on leave.

Juno Beach

Juno Beach

Mr. Smith explains that during the first days of the invasion he waited at sea for his chance to arrive.

Mine Sweeping

Mine Sweeping

Mr. Smith talks about the mine sweeping they did on Juno beach.

Carpiquet airport

Carpiquet airport

Mr. Smith talks about the importance of taking the airport at Carpiquet, France.

Armored division

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

Pushing your luck

During a fight, taking a direct hit was one way of getting out of a bad situation.

Hold your position men

Hold your position men

Mr Smith tells us about the time German tanks were creatively hidden.

Relying on instinct

Relying on instinct

Mr Smith tells the story of a close call two days before the war ended.

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