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Our first march was thirty-two miles.
Mr. Perdue describes his basic training, and being withheld from active duty because of his skill as a bootmaker.
Enjoying every minute of his service
Mr. Peterson describes the light-hearted attitude of Canadian soldiers new to France, and how they got a sense of reality after being moved to the front.
War is thankless
Mr. Peterson discusses the increasing independence of the Canadian Corps at Vimy, followed by his reflections on the likelihood of survival on the Front.
Gas exposure and injury to the eye
Mr. Peterson describes in general the German use of explosive shells to deliver gas attacks, and more specifically being blinded in his right eye by exposure to gas.
Patriotism is necessary.
Mr. Peterson reflects on camaraderie in the line of fire, his pride in service and the need for patriotic vigilance.
Search Party
Mr. Ramsay talks about a couple of instances where he was involved in search parties looking for downed air craft.
Halifax Riots
Mr. Ramsay talks about the Halifax riots that took place after VE Day.
Inject Morphine Where Necessary
Dr. Theal describes the steps involved in moving the wounded back to the appropriate level of care.
Run Over By A Tank!
Dr. Theal describes the more common wounds which he treated at the outpost level, and describes a bizarre close call.
I thought it was a great thing!
Mr. Sutherland describes being advised by his sergeant to shoot less accurately lest he be chosen for sniper duty; all snipers were hated and executed if captured.
Radar Saved the Day
Mr. Barrie expresses his strong opinion about the fact that if it had not been for radar, the war would have been very different.
Radio Direction Finding
Mr. Barrie defines the term RDF, the introduction of radar equipment, and its vital role in determining the exact direction of radar frequency.
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