Clarence and Robert discuss being in basic training for almost a year before deployment overseas. Both men go to France and share their first time seeing action and their first time in battle.

Although, Clarence is assigned to K Company and Robert to M Company they both are at Hill 140. Clarence describes the battle and seeing dead soldiers for the first time.

At Luciano, Italy, Robert is wounded by shrapnel, and Clarence is hit by artillery fire. During their one month break after Luciano, M Company has mine training. Clarence and Robert discuss the different types of mines.

Clarence and Robert also talk about German weapons versus American weapons. Even though the German has some powerful weapons, the Americans surprised the Germans with the 88. ]]>
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While on patrol, Frank was wounded by a grenade and recuperated in Rome. After four months, Frank was discharged from the hospital and reclassified into limited service. Frank's new assignment was assisting the Supply Sergeant in Marseilles, France.

On January 15, 1946, Frank was discharged and arrived in New York. He describes his feelings of seeing the Statue of Liberty and understanding what she represents.
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