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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.
Harold Stafford Lidstone
Mr. Lidstone describes the role of the Battalion Engineering Corps in repairing damaged trenches.
The Beginning Of The End
Mr. Lidstone gives a short synopsis of his service in France and the Allied Army occupation in Germany, describing the success of the Canadian surprise attack at Amiens, learning of the war’s end, and offering his empathy for German civilians.
Whenever I perspired, it was yellow.
Mr. Ford describes being gassed, its long-term effects, and his eventual recovery.
Did You See the Flash? It’s Too Late!
Mr. Ford reflects on some of the events and situations which most affected him during his time at the Front, ending with a reflection on death.
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.
Bicycle Courier
Mr. MacLeod describes in humorous detail some of the risks of being a bicycle courier.
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