Major-General MacKenzie recalls his experience in Sarajevo as one of his most challenging and fulfilling times of his service.
Unit’s Accomplishments
Major-General MacKenzie expresses the phenomenal achievement of his troops and that no one let him down.
Soldier’s Respect
Major-General MacKenzie speaks about the pleasure he felt from his soldiers and the level of respect they provided to him as their commander.
Confrontations
Under command, Major-General MacKenzie tells of situations when experiencing confrontations with the opposition.
Feeling Secure With The Media
Major-General MacKenzie relates his comfort level and preference for the presence of the media during confrontations in the field.
Izzy Dolls
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.
Promotion in the Field
Major-General MacKenzie speaks about his promotion to Major-General in the field and receiving his Canadian rank badge.
A Turning Point in History
Major-General MacKenzie provides some historical background as to how he was chosen by the UN to command troops in Croatia and set up headquarters in Sarajevo.
Flying over a German staff car (2 of 2)
As he flies closer, Mr. Rohmer determines that this car belongs to Field Marshall Rommel. The car runs off the road in an attempt to avoid what it thinks is an air attack.
Flying Over a German Staff Car (1 of 2)
Mr. Rohmer talks about flying a Recce over Normandy and spotting a German staff car.
Diving from Enemy Fire
The Squadron moves into Eindhoven and Mr. Rohmer describes one particularly close call he experienced.
In Hot Water (Part 3 of 3)
Mr. Rohmer continues his story of spotting Tiger Tanks in an unexpected area in Normandy, and how his reporting of it got him in hot water...