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Fear of the Unknown
Ms. Berkshire expresses her feelings about being in Kabul and the interaction with the locals.
Training a Bit Daunting!
Ms. Berkshire speaks about her excitement about joining the Forces.
Post-Armistice London
Mr. Routhier describes being in London after the armistice and being ashamed of his public drunkenness during a drive by of the British monarchy.
A Blighty
Mr. Routhier describes being slightly wounded by a sniper but having to rehab in England because all of the field hospitals were full.
Deadly 'Whiz-Bangs'
Mr. Routhier describes the psychological impact of being shelled by 'whiz-bangs', a type of German artillery shell. He describes the death of a friend struck by such a shell.
Expectation versus reality
Mr. Routhier discusses his expectations of high adventure being tempered by the reality of digging trenches and sleeping with rats and lice.
Rum and Courage
Mr. Routhier describes the fearlessness with which he embarked on night patrols after being administered a tot of rum prior to heading out.
“Fortunes of war”
Dr. Cunningham acknowledges that as an officer he had a much easier time in captivity than did the combat soldiers.
The War is Over
Dr. Cunningham discusses hearing that the war had ended as a result of the H-bombings in Japan, and describes his elation at the time.
Staying Informed
Dr. Cunningham describes using a hidden radio and smuggled Chinese newspapers to keep informed about the war's progress.
Beriberi
Dr. Cunningham describes the pain of beriberi being similar to frost coming out of frozen toes. As the condition progressed, sufferers lost the sensation in their lower legs and feet.
Sham Shui Po Dental Clinic
Dr. Cunningham describes setting up his dental clinic at Sham Shui Po Camp with equipment brought from North Point POW camp. He indicates that dental health was good due to the lack of sugar in their diet.
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