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Shoe Mines and S-Mines
When the German’s were retreating from a position the only thing they left behind were mines. Smokey tells us about two types of mines they used.
Wounded in Action
Smokey was injured by a piece of shrapnel near Mt. Etna. He speaks about being injured and returning to action.
The Way Home
Though he had been wounded twice and had been through some tough times, Mr. McInnis still felt awkward going home. He tells us why.
Taking a Hit for the New Guy
While trying to comfort a nervous reinforcement soldier, Mr. McInnis took a bullet that landed him in bed for seven months! He tells us how.
Some German Soldiers were Respected, Others Not
Mr. McInnis explains what he feels was the difference between older German soldiers and the Hitler Youth.
Stiff Resistance in Italy
After the relative ease in taking Sicily from the Italians, facing the terrain, the weather and the better trained Germans in Italy, was no walk in the park!
39 Days in Sicily
According to Mr. McInnis, had it not been for terrain, the Sicilian campaign would have been relatively easy. Little did he know, he would later get a special medal for his work there, helping to liberate the town of Agira.
Rough Convoy, Easy Landing
Though the convoy he was part of was attacked on the way, Mr. McInnis remembers how relatively easy it was to land in Sicily, although he was assigned a job he had little training for.
Where Are You?
Mr. Yarnell tells a funny story about the USAF 99th Pursuit Group, an all black and very much admired squadron.
Flying Top Cover for General Clark (Part 2 of 2)
Mr. Yarnell continues to discuss flying top cover for General Mark Clark into Copenhagen, and the reception he received.
Flying Top Cover for General Clark (Part 1 of 2)
Mr. Yarnell describes flying top cover for General Mark Clark into Copenhagen, and the reception he received.
Italian Operations
Mr. Yarnell describes the 601 Squadron’s operations in Italy in support of Monte Cassino and Anzio.
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