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Recovering the dead
Mr. Bowen discusses the fact that the Chinese would set ambushes for stretcher bearers attempting to recover the dead, and would sometimes booby-trap the corpses.
Peacekeeping in Cyprus
Mr. Bowen offers his opinion on being called a ‘peacekeeper’ and goes on to describe patrolling Cyprus’ Green Line, which divided the Turks and Greeks.
Army officers are versatile.
Mr. Bowen offers his perspectives on how being an Army officer helped shape his attitudes and abilities
War is inevitable.
Mr. Bowen talks about ongoing conflict and its inevitability.
Remembrance Day
Mr. Bowen describes the emotional impact that Remembrance Day has on him and discusses how the war robbed him of his youth.
Humans weren’t the only enemy.
Mr. Bowen describes his rather humorous rescue of a buddy from a boa constrictor.
War Motorcycles
Mr. Toney describes how hard he and the war were on motorcycles.
German Death Camp
Mr. Toney describes visiting a German death camp and the horrific things he witnessed.
Understand War
Mr. Toney offers a message for youth to read about and understand what war is and if you enlist, do so for the right reasons.
Remembrance Day
Mr. Toney discusses the meaning of Remembrance Day for him and encourages others to explore the significance of the poppy and of the Armistice.
First Voyage
Mr. Colcomb describes joining the SS Oak Island Park in Halifax harbour as part of a convoy. He describes seeing a freighter converted to a miniature aircraft carrier, a late edition to the Allies effort to thwart German U-boats.
Foul Weather and Risks
Mr. Colcomb describes forming up a convoy in the fog-shrouded St. Lawrence River and being nervous because his ship was loaded with munitions. He also describes an incident during that crossing in which a tank lashed to the deck breaks loose and is re-secured without any damage occurring.
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