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The .303 rifle
Mr. Ferguson discusses the advantage, in terms of marksmanship, held by rural recruits over those from the city, and describes the peculiarity of firing a .303 rifle.
You Are Nothing
Mr. Ferguson describes how non-commissioned officers psychologically prepared raw recruits for the army, and how those recruits responded to basic training.
Prelude to Amiens
Mr. MacDougall describes having to secretly travel overnight from Arras to Amiens in preparation for the Allied surprise attack at Amiens.
Repairing Damaged Wires
Mr. MacDougall describes the process of running telephone wires, the various ways wires could be severed, and having to repair after dark.
A Signaller
Mr. MacDougall describes how his brigade was broken up to provide reinforcements to the four brigades already in France, and his role as a signaller in a machine gun battalion.
Friday the 13th
Mr. MacDougall discusses the formation of a uniquely Nova Scotian brigade, and sailing for England on Friday the 13th aboard the SS Olympia.
Elephant Grass
Mr. Knapton recalls what it was like walking through a field in the Congo.
A Bird’s Eye View
Mr. Knapton explains a technique for hunting that the natives used.
Bad Situation in Congo
Mr. Knapton explains the reason for the United Nation’s involvement in peacekeeping in the Congo.
First Impressions of the Congo
Mr. Knapton describes the sights when first arriving in the Congo.
Mr. Big Man
While working in South Lebanon, Mr. Gallant helped many local people, earning him the nickname of Mr. Big Man.
Tainted Views
Mr. Gallant tells us how his postings in the Middle East changed his preconceptions.
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