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The Manitoba Government initiated a permanent source of recognition for
casualties of that province by naming a number of geographic sites after them.
The book tells the stories of many of these soldiers and offers insightful
information about their special locations on our country's map.


THe full story...

Cliff Chadderton memoir a gut-wrenching account of Second World War
OTTAWA, Feb. 15 /CNW Telbec/ - "To me, the history of the Royal Winnipeg
Rifles will always be about the men. I think their stories must be told," said
War Amps Chief Executive Officer Cliff Chadderton on the release today of his
gut-wrenching account of the Second World War stories of the men of the RWR.
Excuse Us! Herr Schicklgruber follows the harrowing adventures of these
young men who enlisted in the army from all walks of life to fight against
Nazi tyranny. Their stories are frightening, funny, tragic and miraculous.
"2005 has been named the Year of the Veteran. This memoir commemorates
the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and is a sincere
tribute to those who served in the military forces, the Merchant Navy and the
homefront," Chadderton said.
Cliff Chadderton is a familiar figure to Canadians for his work with The
War Amps and at the forefront of veterans' issues. An officer with the RWR, he
knew each of the men under his command, watched them develop into highly-
trained infantrymen and perform bravely under extreme wartime conditions. He
also watched as many of them died doing their duty as soldiers in the Canadian
Army.
A must-read for students of Canada's wartime military exploits, Excuse
Us! Herr Schicklgruber gives insight into the personalities, feelings and
hopes of these young men, some teenagers, who fought against terrible odds. It
follows them to their date with destiny on the shores of Normandy on
June 6th, 1944. Chadderton lost many friends in that battle. Finally, on
October 10th, 1944, a German hand grenade ended his war. It also inspired him
to dedicate his life to service to his country in the years since the war.
The Manitoba Government initiated a permanent source of recognition for
casualties of that province by naming a number of geographic sites after them.
The book tells the stories of many of these soldiers and offers insightful
information about their special locations on our country's map.

Prominent Canadians have been quick to praise this unique memoir:

"Soldiers' stories are always more enjoyable (and honest) than the
selected reminiscences of the great commanders. Knowing his personality, it
didn't surprise me that Cliff's style makes for most enjoyable reading, not to
mention the inclusion of many lessons in leadership for the current
generation." - Major-General Lewis Mackenzie

"'The greatest generation' was more than a collectivity, they were
individuals. Cliff Chadderton is one of those heroes, and in his unique book,
he paints an intimate portrait of these brave men and women. They won a war,
they gave us freedom, they built a nation. Don't miss this unique opportunity
to meet these heroes up close." - Mike Duffy, Broadcaster

"It's the heartfelt attempt of one man, late in his life, to keep alive
at least in memory some of the many Second World War casualties he had to
write letters home about...a collection of column-length essays, including the
funny with the sad." - Dave Brown, The Ottawa Citizen

Part of The War Amps Military Heritage series, Excuse Us! Herr
Schicklgruber is a fitting tribute to those young men who died and to those
who survived to remind us of the horrors of war. It is available through The
War Amps at a cost-recovery price of $10 by calling 1-800-250-3030 or visiting
www.waramps.ca . More information on the memoir can also be found at
www.waramps.ca .

Detailed information including a backgrounder and chapter excerpt can be
found at www.waramps.ca/military/memoir/home.html



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