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Life in a First World War Trench

Mr. Pitcairn describes many of the inconveniences and risks involved in living in the trenches.

Christmas Dinner in Germany

Mr. Pitcairn describes an unique Christmas dinner during his time with the Army of Occupation in Germany.

Valenciennes

Mr. Pitcairn describes the role of a ‘sniping’ gun at the unfinished canal at Valenciennes, as well as the damage done to five of his Battery’s six guns by German 5.9 inch artillery pieces.

Treatment of German POWs

Mr. Pitcairn describes the general lack of enmity between the Canadians and German POW’s, and how, from his perspective, the surrendered Germans were well treated.

The Drocourt-Queant Line

Mr. Pitcairn describes the artillery barrage at the Hindenburg Line as the largest barrage to date, and having to ‘rest’ the guns which were overheating.

Trench Warfare vs Open Warfare

Mr. Pitcairn describes the difference between trench warfare and open warfare from the artillery’s perspective. He describes a unique target practice.

First Day at Amiens

Mr. Pitcairn describes the opening barrage at Amiens, and its success in completely destroying the Germans’ counter-artillery.

Artillery Arsenal

Mr. Pitcairn describes his role as layer in an 18-Pound artillery crew, the make up of the crew, and concludes by describing the wide variety and versatility of artillery pieces, both Commonwealth and German.

Haunting Memories

Mr. Pitcairn discusses the sense of detachment he had from the immediate horrors of the battlefield, but having those memories haunt him in later years.

Mail From Home

Mr. Pitcairn describes the importance of mail from home, and his disappointment over not receiving enough letters himself.

Gas Masks

Mr. Pitcairn discusses the risk of gas attacks and compares the original flannel gas mask to the newer, more effective charcoal box filtered mask.

The Value of Horses

Mr. Pitcairn describes the value of horses, both as work animals and as a food source for the Germans.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19