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On Patrol with UN
Mr. Grossinger talks about being a patrol for the UN but they were the only troops without weapons.
Ambushed
Mr. Grossinger describes being ambushed in Lebanon.
Close to Combat but Undeterred
Mr. Candow describes the state of the harbor when his regiment arrived in Algiers, and explains how the men maintained their composure in the face of danger.
Newfoundlanders Were at Ortona
Mr. Candow laments how the Newfoundland Regiment provided support at Ortona, but has never been credited in any writings about the battle.
Didn’t want the Stripes
Mr. Candow recalls turning in a stripe of promotion, and explains his reason for not wanting to become a sergeant.
Big Loud Guns
Mr. Candow describes the noise made by Howitzers used in Norfolk, and recalls how vibrations from Long-Toms firing just outside Lanchiano, Italy, shook the town to ruins.
Prejudice From ‘Real War’ Veterans
Mr. Himes recalls the poor attitude of the legions and their members toward Korean War Veterans upon their return home. He describes one particular instance of prejudice during his first attempt to join the legion.
I’m a Veteran!
Mr. Neepin explains his hatred for the ‘peacekeeping' moniker and laments how some Canadian citizens and ‘War Veterans' contend peacekeepers aren't ‘real Veterans'.
The Difference a Few Years Can Make
Mr. Neepin describes seeing a huge difference in Javar, Bosnia between his first tour there in 1997, and his second tour in 2000.
Conflict Resolution and Persecution
Mr. Neepin describes escorting civilians back to homes which they had been removed from, and how households would be denied services because of their religion.
Hard Not to Get Involved
Mr. Neepin explains the difficulty he felt in being ordered to observe conflicts or persecution of civilians, and document the aftermath, but not get involved unless directly fired upon.
The Heart of Canadian Soldiers
Mr. Neepin describes escorting civilians into invaded towns to retrieve items from their homes. He recalls one particular escort in which he felt they as Canadians went the extra mile.
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