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Incessant Bombing
Mr. Husbands describes how his communications post near Antwerp was under constant German artillery attack, and how lucky he felt that they never received a direct hit.
V1 and V2 Bombs
Mr. Husbands describes the difference between being under attack by V1 and V2 bombs.
Following Protocol
Mr. Husbands describes the training that was required to become an Army signalman.
Military Life
Mr. St. Pierre explains the positive side of military life in respect to his desire to learn and pride for his fellow soldiers.
Respecting your Culture
Mr. St. Pierre discusses his treatment as a Native soldier in the Canadian Military and the importance of standing up for himself.
Training was Tough
Mr. St. Pierre shares his experience during a six month training camp in respect to tough training exercises and strict daily inspections.
Injuries And Trauma
Ms. Streppa describes the types of injuries that were treated in the Kandahar field hospital, and describes her most memorable patient, a young Afghan mother who, for her, symbolized why Canadians are in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan Rocket Attacks
Ms. Streppa compares the camp environments in Haiti and Afghanistan, in particular experiencing rocket attacks while serving in Kandahar.
Military Nurse
Ms. Streppa discusses her two postings in Canada. In St. Jean, Quebec, she was in charge of immunizing all of Canada’s military recruits and in Ottawa she upgraded her skills in a civilian hospital.
‘McGyver’ Nursing
Ms. Streppa describes the limitations that her field hospital faced and the ability of staff to adapt to their limited medical supplies.
First Crew Of Women
Ms. Streppa describes joining the navy as a signalman and later realizing her goal of becoming a military nurse.
Impressions of Defeated Germans
Mr. Austin discusses the attitudes of the Germans he met in occupied Germany.
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