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Impressions of the Enemy
Mr. Himes recalls his impression of the Chinese enemy, particularly his shock at the numbers of bodies sacrificed.
Nicosia, Cyprus - No Man’s Land
Mr. Neepin explains some of the history of the conflict in Cyprus, and the significance of Nicosia.
Reality Check - Gun to the Head
Mr. Neepin recalls a tense situation during which he and his sergeant’s lives were threatened.
Why a Tour in Croatia?
Mr. Neepin explains his reasons for volunteering for a tour in Croatia.
Lessons learned in Training
Mr. Blackburn talks about valuable lessons he learned in training.
Motorcycle Convoys
Mr. Blackburn talks about the dangers of riding a motorcycle in a convoy.
Verriere Ridge
Mr. Smith talks about how he was wounded on the Verriere Ridge.
Journey to France
Mrs. Page talks about penicillin (or the newness of it), and then going over to France to work.
Tough days
Mr. Blackburn talks about how tough it was being in their first gun position, with dead bodies scattered around them, some of which had been there for a month. They are then moved into a very vulnerable position in full view of the enemy.
Young Canadian’s Ignorance of their own history.
Mr. Blackburn talks of his concern about young Canadians’ ignorance of their own history.
Difficulty for wives and mothers when their sons went overseas
Mr. Blackburn talks about how difficult it was for wives and mothers back in Canada when their sons and husbands were overseas.
Fatigue and accepting your fate
Mr. Blackburn talks about fatigue and accepting your fate when in action.
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