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Tactics of the First Special Service Force

Tactics of the First Special Service Force

As part of the force, Mr. Summersides describes the additional rubber boat training and exercises required to do this job.

The Black Devils

The Black Devils

Mr. Summersides explains how the Black Devils got their name.

A Part of the First Special Service Force

A Part of the First Special Service Force

Mr. Summersides recalls volunteering for the First Special Service Force and enjoying the short-lived but much improved menu before being sent to the Anzio Beachhead.

Training with Little to Eat

Training with Little to Eat

Mr. Summersides describes the environment within the training camp and the limited amount of rations provided.

Joining Under Peer Pressure

Joining Under Peer Pressure

Mr. Summersides recounts his training and being drafted to go overseas to Naples.

Going in the Right Direction

Going in the Right Direction

Mr. Preece provides his opinion of the importance the youth of today must have working together as a team rather than individuals to make our country strong.

The Dutch People Love Us!

The Dutch People Love Us!

Mr. Preece expresses the deep sense of gratitude the Dutch people have for the Canadian soldiers like himself and the care and upkeep of graves given to the Veterans who are laid to rest in their cemeteries

Not Prepared To Be So Frightened

Not Prepared To Be So Frightened

Mr. Preece discusses the expectations he had on himself in being a good solder yet realizing that he was never prepared to be so afraid.

Unexpectedly Meeting My Brother

Unexpectedly Meeting My Brother

Unbelievable as it may seem, Mr. Preece shares the experience he had in meeting his brother in hospital; neither one aware the other joined up!

Getting Wounded Ended My Service

Getting Wounded Ended My Service

Mr. Preece recounts the situation where he became wounded and the path that followed being cared for in hospital by special doctors and nurses.

A Friends Gives His Shovel

A Friends Gives His Shovel

Mr. Preece shares a heart-warming story of the interaction he experienced with his buddy in providing his shovel and offering some advice only to find this friend is killed a short time later

Close Encounter With The Enemy

Close Encounter With The Enemy

Mr. Preece speaks about an instance where he encountered the enemy and struggles to accept the fact about his personal willingness to defend.

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