Mr. Laxton describes provocation, escalation and the deadly consequences of following the rules of engagement.
The kids are really hard...
Mr. Laxton describes the plight of children in the war zone.
It changed how people looked at us
Mr. Laxton discusses gaining the confidence of the diverse factions in his Bosnian theatre.
I'll find another task, then
Mr. Laxton describes applying terrain analysis in the field.
How far’d you get?
Mr. Laxton describes gaining the confidence of the command group by proving the value of terrain analysis.
We watched a real war going on
Mr. Laxton describes landing in Bosnia and viewing first hand the reality of war.
Support the battle group
Mr. Laxton describes proving the value of terrain analysis and volunteering for Bosnia.
Somebody fired a couple mortars
Mr. Laxton discusses Canadian diplomacy, diverting a retaliatory bombardment away from civilian targets.
I’m a Veteran!
Mr. Neepin explains his hatred for the ‘peacekeeping' moniker and laments how some Canadian citizens and ‘War Veterans' contend peacekeepers aren't ‘real Veterans'.
The Difference a Few Years Can Make
Mr. Neepin describes seeing a huge difference in Javar, Bosnia between his first tour there in 1997, and his second tour in 2000.
Conflict Resolution and Persecution
Mr. Neepin describes escorting civilians back to homes which they had been removed from, and how households would be denied services because of their religion.
Stress of Being a Leader
Mr. Gasser talks about what it is like to be in charge of men in a stressful environment.