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Outnumbered
Mr Law talks about the fight in Hong Kong and tells about Christmas Day on the island.
On a Small Boat
Mr Law volunteers to travel on a small boat to Hong Kong.
Getting Through the Training
Mr. Leavey describes the intense drills and exercise in training and how strong friendships helped ease the pain.
After Effects of Military Service
Ms. Berkshire expresses her feelings from being discharged from the military.
Calling Out for my Life!
Ms. Berkshire shares an emotional experience where a near death experience caused her trauma.
Fear of the Unknown
Ms. Berkshire expresses her feelings about being in Kabul and the interaction with the locals.
Training a Bit Daunting!
Ms. Berkshire speaks about her excitement about joining the Forces.
The Rhyl Riot
Mr. Scovil describes the tension in Rhyl, Wales which arose from the decision to send home first those soldiers who had served the least amount of time overseas. The ensuing riot results in the accidental shooting and death of one of Mr. Scovil's friends.
Post-Armistice London
Mr. Routhier describes being in London after the armistice and being ashamed of his public drunkenness during a drive by of the British monarchy.
A Blighty
Mr. Routhier describes being slightly wounded by a sniper but having to rehab in England because all of the field hospitals were full.
Gas Attack
Mr. Routhier describes being gassed and the troops having to hold soaked hankies to their noses because gas masks weren't yet available.
Deadly 'Whiz-Bangs'
Mr. Routhier describes the psychological impact of being shelled by 'whiz-bangs', a type of German artillery shell. He describes the death of a friend struck by such a shell.
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