by Mark Zuehlke
Orgill, Douglas. The Gothic Line: The Italian Campaign, Autumn 1944. New York: W.W. Norton, 1967.
Parrish, Thomas, ed. The Simon and Schuster Encyclopedia of World War II. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1978.
Pond, Hugh. Sicily. London: William Kimber, 1962.
Quayle, J.T.B. In Action: A Personal Account of the Italian and Netherlands Campaigns of WW II. Abbotsford, BC: Blue Stone Publishers, 1997.
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Rannie, William F., ed. To the Thunderer His Arms: The Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps. Lincoln, ON: W.F. Rannie, 1984.
Reid, George A. Speed’s War: A Canadian Soldier’s Memoirs of World War II. Royston, BC: Madrona Books & Publishing, 2007.
Roy, Reginald H. The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada, 1919-1965. Vancouver: Evergreen Press, 1969.
Ryder, Rowland. Oliver Leese. London: Hamish Hamilton, 1987.
Schragg, Lex. History of the Ontario Regiment: 1866-1951. N.p., n.d.
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Stevens, G.R. A City Goes to War. Brampton, ON: Charters Publishing, 1964.
———. The Royal Canadian Regiment. Vol. 2. London, ON: London Print & Lithogrophy, 1967.
———. Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry: 1919 -1957. Vol. 3. Griesbach, AB: Historical Committee of the Regiment, n.d.
Stursberg, Peter. The Sound of War. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1993.
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2 CDN LAA [Light Anti-Aircraft] Reg’t RCA. N.p., 1945. Canadian War Museum.
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JOURNALS
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UNPUBLISHED MATERIALS
“ADMS 1st Canadian Infantry Division War Diary, July-August 1943.” RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
“Appreciation by Comd 1 CDN DIV at Norfolk House 27 Apr 43.” RG24, vol. 10878, Library and Archives Canada.
“A Squadron, 4 Cdn Recce Regt (4 PLDG).” 141.4A4011(D5), Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.
Atkinson, Sheridan, and Harold Ghent. “The ‘Liberation’ of Modica, Sicily.” Unpublished manuscript, possession of the author.
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Campbell, Major A.R., and Captain N.R. Waugh. “Account given by Major A.R. Campbell Officer Commanding ‘A’ Company and Captain N.R. Waugh, MC, Officer Commanding ‘D’ Company, Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment, on August 18, 1943, at Battalion Rest Area near Militello in val di Catania, Sicily.” RG24, vol. 10880, Library and Archives Canada.
Carleton and York Regiment War Diary, July-August 1943. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
Cessford, Michael Pearson. “Hard in the Attack: The Canadian Army in Sicily and Italy, July 1943-June 1944.” PhD thesis, Carleton University, September 1996.
Coleman, Major R. “Major Coleman, MC, ‘Sicilian Campaign—Leonforte,’” in “Accounts of Actions during the Sicilian campaign as prepared by various officers of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry.” RG24, vol. 10982, Library and Archives Canada.
“Comments by Seaforth Veterans on Chapter VI.” Reginald H. Roy Collection, University of Victoria Special Collections.
Cromb, W.T. “Further Discussion With Lt-Col Cromb, 13 Dec 49,” RG24, vol. 10981, Library and Archives Canada.
Durnford, Roy C.H. “Diary of Major Roy Durnford, Chaplain (Padre), the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada, June 1943-June 1945.” RG24, vol. 20405, Library and Archives Canada.
11th Canadian Army Tank Regiment (Ontario Regiment) War Diary, August 1943. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
“Employment of Snipers in Sicily and Italian Campaign.” RG24, vol. 10883, Library and Archives Canada.
Farquharson, Lt. Col. D.G.J. “An Account given by Lt.-Col. D.G.J. Farquharson, R.C.O.C., ADOS 1 Cdn Div, at Rear Div HQ nr Regalbuto, 7 Aug 43.” RG24, vol. 10878, Library and Archives Canada.
5th Canadian Field Ambulance War Diary, July-August 1943. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
1 Canadian Division Operation Order No. 1, 7 Jun, 43. RG24, vol. 10879, Library and Archives Canada.
1st Canadian Field Company, RCE War Diary, July-August 1943. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
1st Canadian Infantry Brigade War Diary, July-August 1943. RG24, Library and Archives Canada,
1st Canadian Infantry Division, General Staff War Diary, July-August 1943. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
48th Highlanders of Canada War Diary, July-August 1943. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
4th Canadian Field Ambulance War Diary, July-August 1943. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
4th Canadian Field Regiment, RCE War Diary, July-August 1943. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
4th Reconnaissance Regiment (Princess Louise Dragoon Guards) War Diary, July- August 1943. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
Harris, A.K. “Account by A.K. Harris.” Dr. Reginald Roy Papers. University of Victoria Special Collections.
Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment War Diary, July-August 1943. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
Headquarters, 1st Divisional Artillery, RCA War Diary, July-August 1943
. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
Heggie, R.H. “Three Rivers Regiment History of WW II.” Unpublished manuscript. Michael Boire Collection.
“The Historical Account of the Fighting Operations of the 12th Canadian Tank Regiment (Three Rivers Regiment of Quebec) from the Time of Their Landing in Sicily Up to and Including Their Last Action Fought West of Adrano on August the 5th, 1943.” RG24, vol. 10990, Library and Archives Canada.
Historical Section (G.S), Army Headquarters. “Report No. 14, The Sicilian Campaign (July-August 1943), Information from German Sources.” University of Victoria Special Collections.
Historical Officer, Canadian Military Headquarters. “Report No. 126, Canadian Operations in Sicily, July-August 1943, Part I: The Preliminaries of Operation ‘Husky’ (The Assault on Sicily).” Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.
———. “Report No. 127, Canadian Operations in Sicily, July-August 1943, Part II: The Execution of the Operation by 1 Cdn Inf Div, Section 1: The Assault and Initial Penetration Inland.” Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.
———. “Report No. 132, Canadian Operations in Sicily, July-August 1943 Part III: The Story of 1 Cdn Army Tk Bde.” Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.
———. “Report No. 135, Canadian Operations in Sicily, July-August 1943, Part II: The Execution of the Operation by 1 Cdn Inf Div, Section 2: The Pursuit of the Germans from Vizzini to Adrano 15 Jul-6 Aug.” Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.
“Italian Campaign—Sicily and Southern Italy, July 1943-April 1945.” Condensed from an Official Historical Sketch prepared by the Canadian Army Historical Section. N.a., n.d., n.p. Directorate of History, Department of National Defence.
Jefferson, Brigadier J.C. “Interview D.D.H.S. with Brigadier J.C. Jefferson,” RG24, vol. 10982, Library and Archives Canada.
Johnston, Lt. Col. I.S. “Account by Lieutenant-Colonel I.S. Johnston, Officer Commanding 48 Highlanders given on 14 August 1943 at the Battalion Rest Area near Scordia.” RG24, vol. 10880, Library and Archives Canada.
Johnston, Lt. Col. M.F. “Account by Lt-Col. M.F. Johnston, OC 11 C.T.R. (The Ontario Regt), given at the Regimental Rest Area nr Scordia, 25 Aug 43,” RG24, vol. 10990, Library and Archives Canada.
Latimer, Richard Victor. “The Gibblers: Or Balmorals and Bully Beef.” Unpublished manuscript. Possession of the author.
Lindsay, Lt. Col. R.A. “Statement by Lt-Col. R.A. Lindsay on the Engagements of the PPCLI from battle at Piazza Armerina to the battle for Agira given on 30 Jul 43.” RG24, vol. 10982, Library and Archives Canada.
Loyal Edmonton Regiment War Diary, July 1943. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
“Major-General C. Vokes, CB, CBE, DSO biography,” Directorate of History, Department of National Defence.
“Message Form, 15 Army Group to 7 Army & 8 Army,” July 1943. RG24, vol. 10994, Library and Archives Canada.
9th Canadian Field Ambulance War Diary, July-August 1943. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
No. 1 Canadian Field Dressing Station War Diary, July-August 1943. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
No. 1 Canadian Field Surgical Unit War Diary, July-August 1943. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
No. 2 Canadian Field Surgical Unit War Diary, July-August 1943. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
OB Southwest. “Report on the Fighting in Sicily from 10 Jul-17 Aug 43.” RG24, vol. 20959, Library and Archives Canada.
Pope, Capt. F.N. “Account by Capt F.N. Pope, IO, 2 Cdn Inf Bde on the battles of Leonforte and Aderno,” RG24, vol. 10982, Library and Archives Canada.
Potts, Captain R.W. “The Regiments First Contact With the Germans” in “Accounts of Actions during the Sicilian campaign as prepared by various officers of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry.” RG24, vol. 10982, Library and Archives Canada.
Powers, Maj. T.M. “Account given by Major T.M. Powers, second-in-command, Royal Canadian Regiment, on 18 August 1943 in Battalion rest area near Scordia, Sicily.” RG24, vol. 10880, Library and Archives Canada.
Prieur, Charlie. “Chronicles of the Three Rivers Regiment (Tank) at War.” Unpublished manuscript. Michael Boire Private Collection.
Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry War Diary, July-August 1943. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
Pritchard, Capt. C.H. “Account by Capt. C.H. Pritchard, Edmn R., formerly Adjutant and now carrier pl. comd. Given in bn rest area, 18 Aug 43, near Militello in Val di Catania,” RG24, vol. 10982, Library and Archives Canada.
Royal Canadian Regiment War Diary, July-August 1943. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
Royal 22e Régiment War Diary, July-August 1943. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
Seaforth Highlanders of Canada War Diary, July-August 1943. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
2nd Canadian Field Regiment (RCA) War Diary, July-August 1943. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade War Diary, July-August 1943. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
2nd Field Park Company, RCE War Diary, July-August 1943. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
Sesia, Captain A.T. Personal Notes and Observations: Part I-Sicily, 24 Apr. 43-2 Sep. 43. RG24, vol. 10878, Library and Archives Canada.
Smith, Basil. “Memoirs of a Quarterbloke: Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Canadian Army Overseas.” N.p., n.d. Directorate of History, Department of National Defence.
“Street Fighting in Agira.” In “Accounts of Actions during the Sicilian campaign as prepared by various officers of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry.” RG24, vol. 10982, Library and Archives Canada.
3rd Canadian Field Company, RCE War Diary, July-August 1943. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
3rd Canadian Infantry Brigade War Diary, July-August 1943. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
Tweedsmuir, Lord. “Personal Account by Lt.-Col The Lord Tweedsmuir of the Sicilian Campaign.” 145.241011(D31), Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.
12th Canadian Tank Regiment (Three Rivers Tank Regiment) War Diary, July-August 1943. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
Viscount Alexander of Tunis. “The Conquest of Sicily.” MG27, vol. III A1, Library and Archives Canada.
Wallace, J.F. “Diary of Lt. J.F. Wallace.” MG30, vol. 1, Library and Archives Canada.
West Nova Scotia War Diary, July-August 1943. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
INTERVIEWS AND CORRESPONDENCE.
Atkinson, Sheridan. Correspondence with author. November 17, 2007.
Henry “Budge” Bell-Irving. Correspondence with Reginald Roy. February 20, April 24, and May 3, 1967. Reginald Roy Papers, University of Victoria Special Collections.
———. Interview by Ken MacLeod. Vancouver, n.d.
Black, R.M. Correspondence with Reginald Roy. June 3, 1967. Reginald Roy Papers, University of Victoria Special Collections.
Bowen, Norm. Interview by A.E. “Tony” Delamere. Ottawa, September 28, 2000. Canadian War Museum Oral History Project Collection.
Carriere, Felix. Interview by Tom Torrie. Victoria, June 4, 1987. University of Victoria Special Collections.
de Faye, Thomas. Interview by author. Victoria, November 3, 1998.
Dougan, John Alpine. Interview by author. Victoria, October 23, 1998.
———. Interview by Ken MacLeod. Victoria, n.d.
———. Interview by Tom Torrie. Victoria, July 17, 1987. University of Victoria Special Collections.
Fairweather, Dave. Correspondence with Reginald Roy. September 10, 1967. Reginald Roy Papers, University of Victoria Special Collections.
Forin, J. Douglas. Correspondence with Reginald Roy. January 19, 1968. Reginald Roy Papers, University of Victoria Special Collections.
———. Memo to Dr. Reginald Roy. N.d. Reginald Roy Papers, University of Victoria Special Collections.<
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Gibson, Jock. Interview by author. Vancouver, November 23, 1998.
———. Interview by Ken MacLeod. Vancouver, n.d.
Hackett, Bob. Letter. N.d. Possession of author.
Haley, Dr. John. Interview by author. Victoria, October 30, 1998.
Hoffmeister, Bert M. Correspondence with Reginald Roy. April 27, 1967. Reginald Roy Papers, University of Victoria Special Collections.
———. Interview by B. Greenhouse and W. McAndrew. N.d. Transcript 2001/26, Directorate of Heritage and History.
———. Interview by author. Vancouver, November 23, 1998.
Kingstone, Robert. Interview by D.W. Edgecombe. October 6, 2000. Canadian War Museum.
Lenko, Sam. Interview by author. Edmonton, October 4, 1998.
McDougall, Robert Law. “Letter to Mother.” July 1943. Robert Law McDougall Fonds, R-10755, Library and Archives Canada.
Mitchell, G.D. Correspondence with author. August 30, 1998.
———. Interview with author. Ottawa, September 5, 1998.
Pope, Frederick Norman. Interview by Chris Bell. May 31, June 7, 10, 15, and 22, 1982. University of Victoria Special Collections.
Rankin, Harry. Interview by author. Vancouver, October 15, 1998.
Stone, James Riley. Interview by William S. Thackray. Victoria, May 13 and 20 and June 3, 10, and 17, 1980. University of Victoria Special Collections.
Thomas, E.W. “June.” Interview by author. Victoria, October 23, 1998.
Ware, Cameron. Interview by Reginald Roy. Victoria, June 23 and 25, and July 10, 1979. University of Victoria Special Collections.
Worton, Bill. Written summary. N.d. Possession of author.
GENERAL INDEX
Ranks given for individuals are highest attained as of August 6, 1943
Adams, RSM Bill
Aderno. See Adrano
Adrano
Agira
Agrigento
Alexander, Gen. Harold
Algiers
Allen, Maj. Gen. Terry
Allen, Ralph
Allen, Sgt. J.A. “Les,”
Anfa Camp