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Fighting For and Losing Friends
Mr. Gowing describes how the largest motivation on the front line was to protect your friends and comrades, who were doing the same for you. He then describes how hard it was to see friends die.
Jumpy Nerves
Mr. Gowing describes how although memories don't actually haunt him, events can trigger flashback type memories. He then describes how his jumpy post-war nerves made him a dangerous man to wake up, and recalls how he reacted to a firecracker thrown at his feet weeks after returning from Korea.
Under Fire
Mr. Gowing recalls what it was like to be under fire in Korea. He describes taking cover from shells and grenades being rolled down hills, liking it to hell.
Bren Gun
Mr. Gowing describes the attributes of the Bren Gun.
Joining Up
Mr. Gowing attributes part of his ambition to serve Canada, to his learning of war as a child. He then describes how he left his job in the middle of work in order to enlist.
Hope for the Best
Mr. Wright reflects on his two combat jumps and very close call with a German bullet.
.303 Pull!
Mr. Wright describes the training required to become a paratrooper.
Battling the enemy
Mr. Richard talks about his first taste of battle, in Italy, and encountering the enemy in battle at the age of 15.
Good Canadian Soldiers
Mr. Laird explains his opinion on why the Canadians made such good soldiers.
Padre on Front Lines
Mr. Laird recalls when a padre on the front lines of Italy brought peace to he and a group of men pinned down by fire.
Trained to Kill
Mr. Laird recalls when the magnitude of what he was embarking on dawned on him.
Germans Screamed The Same As Us
Mr. Laird describes witnessing flamethrowers used for the first time.
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