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A Change of Regiments
Mr. Carr describes basic training and switching regiments.
Conditions in Italy
Mr. Carr describes Italy's terrain, living conditions and socialization
The Canadians Were Given the Job
Mr. Carr describes the assault on and taking of Monte Cassino, and cleaning out Ortona
An Audience With the Pope
Mr. Carr describes his trip to the Vatican including an audience with the Pope
Holland Celebrates
Mr. Carr describes action in Holland as the war was ending.
Canned Bacon!
Mr. Carr describes poor food, the illness that often resulted and an odd way of ensuring you were cured
Everything Was Made Right
Mr. Carr describes how a chance visit from Canada's Minister of Defence improved conditions for Canadian soldiers in Italy.
You Couldn’t Help But Remember
Mr. Carr discusses returning to Holland on the 40th and 50th anniversaries of VE Day
Becoming A Paratrooper
Despite being turned down by the Navy due to a weak left eye, Mr. Melanson persevered. He tells us about the path that led him to becoming a paratrooper.
Patrolling the Battle of the Bulge
Mr. Melanson describes his backup role in the Battle of the Bulge.
Life Aboard the Louis Pasteur
Mr. Melanson talks about his crossing aboard the Louis Pasteur as she sailed to England.
Looking for Excitement
Mr. Melanson reflects on his reasons for wanting to serve overseas.
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