Canadian Armed Forces

Mr. Peters compares the high level of attrition during his era of training to that of the present day Air Force.

Mr. Peters describes the level of testing he experienced before being selected for pilot training.

Mr. Wadman describes the devastation his unit witnessed upon arrival and the appreciation the civilian people had for the UN presence.

Mr. Wadman describes his unit’s road move into the besieged city of Sarajevo and his first impressions as they travelled towards the city.

Major-General MacKenzie recalls his experience in Sarajevo as one of his most challenging and fulfilling times of his service.

Major-General MacKenzie expresses the phenomenal achievement of his troops and that no one let him down.

Major-General MacKenzie speaks about the pleasure he felt from his soldiers and the level of respect they provided to him as their commander.

Under command, Major-General MacKenzie tells of situations when experiencing confrontations with the opposition.

Major-General MacKenzie relates his comfort level and preference for the presence of the media during confrontations in the field.

Major-General MacKenzie provides a background to the creation of the Izzy Doll campaign and his involvement in ensuring these dolls are received by children all over the world.