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Strafed
Mr. Jauhal describes the terrifying experience of being strafed by German aircraft.
Clearing a German Stronghold
Mr. Jauhal describes the clearing of a particularly well fortified German mountain stronghold.
Limitations and Loyalty
Mr. Jauhal describes several aspects of army life in Africa and the mutual respect of all Allied troops.
Operations in North Africa.
Mr. Jauhal discusses landing in Somalia and what his specific duties and equipment were once he went into battle. He also discusses the danger of shrapnel.
Sailing to Africa
Mr. Jauhal describes sailing from Bombay to North Africa in rough seas, and being harassed by German bombers.
First Field Assignment
Mr. Jauhal discusses his promotion to wireless operator during his first posting in Pakistan.
Wireless operator training
Mr. Jauhal describes being selected for wireless operator training and becoming very proficient at forty words per minute.
Routed by Rommel
Mr. Jauhal describes a counterattack by the Germans under Rommel in which Mr, Jauhal’s is forced to outrun the advancing German tanks.
Fear of German Invasion
Mr. Jauhal describes his reason for enlisting and his pathway to enlistment.
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