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The Highland Light Infantry (Part 3 of 3)
Mr. Field tells a moving story about the Highland Light Infantry returning from battle, and moving on to their next position.
Three Types of People
Mr. Gasser talks about how in Bosnia there were three types of people living there. Those that love you, those that hate you and those that do not acknowledge you.
Sad Memory
Mr Gasser talks about while in Bosnia near the end of his term he had a confrontation with a gentleman who was wasted and just did not want him there.
How to Survive Hatred
Mr. Gasser talks about what it was like to be among all the hatred and not let it affect you.
Culture of Hatred
Mr. Gasser talks about how it became obvious that the people in Bosnia carried such a hatred for each other.
Stress of Being a Leader
Mr. Gasser talks about what it is like to be in charge of men in a stressful environment.
Surprise! Off to War
Mr. Himes recalls joining up to be sent to Korea in quick fashion - so quick his mother barely had time to react at all, let alone try to stop him.
Premonitions of Death
Mr. Himes recalls a friend telling him during the voyage to Korea that he feared he wouldn’t survive two weeks. Mr Himes then describes his friend’s fate.
Battle of Hill 187
Mr Himes describes his role in the Battle of Hill 187 - the worst action he was involved in while in Korea.
Out on Patrol
Mr. Himes describes the types of patrols in No Man’s Land (the valley separating the coalition force and Chinese held hills) that would be conducted under the cover of darkness, and recalls his participation in them.
V1 and V2 Bombs
Mr. Husbands describes the difference between being under attack by V1 and V2 bombs.
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.
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