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Battle

Battle

Mr. Murray talks about the event that resulted in him shooting a young German soldier, and his life-long reaction to it.

Hitler Line

Hitler Line

Mr. Murray recalls a series of events as he led his troops during the push to break through the Hitler line.

Minefields

Minefields

Mr. Murray speaks of the attempt to retreat from a mine field, and the tragic events that followed.

Minefields

Minefields

Still in Italy, an attempt to clear a minefield results in bloodshed and death for several of Mr. Murray's troops.

German POW

German POW

Now Captain, his troops had moved to Holland, near the town of Arnhem. Mr. Murray relates a chilling account of a confrontation with a German who has been taken a prisoner of war.

Army Commanders Course

Army Commanders Course

As the end of the war nears, Mr. Murray is promoted to Major and sent to England to take a course designed for army commanders. He discovers it's not where he wants to be.

Cost of Second World War.  Remembrance.

Cost of Second World War. Remembrance.

Mr. Murray reflects on modern day Remembrance Day ceremonies and on the cost of the allied victory in the Second World War.

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