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Protection with a Firearm

Protection with a Firearm

Mr. Wiseman explains the level of readiness a soldier has to have while under constant threat of intimidation.

Evacuating the Injured

Evacuating the Injured

Mr. Wiseman relates the harsh reality of being a soldier while evacuating the injured being separated from their family.

Assisting at the Hospital

Assisting at the Hospital

Mr. Wiseman describes the sights witnessed within the hospital and the horrific conditions of the wounded.

Desperate for Survival

Desperate for Survival

 

Flaming Torches

Flaming Torches

Mr. Wiseman describes the sight of torches by the locals when going up the mountains to gather food from the drop zone.

Parachutes to Pants

Parachutes to Pants

Mr. Wiseman describes the level of survival the Bosnian people went to in order to clothe their children and obtain food in the town.

Meeting the Locals

Meeting the Locals

Mr. Wiseman tells of speaking with the locals and trying to understand their culture and means of survival.

Duties of the UN

Duties of the UN

Mr. Wiseman describes the responsibility and the value of the UN presence in Bosnia.

In the Heat of War

In the Heat of War

Mr. Wiseman describes his presence in Bosnia as a real eye opener while being there for the purpose of providing humanitarian aid.

Rough Seas and Loose Cargo

Rough Seas and Loose Cargo

Mr. MacDonell describes a very long voyage in rough seas, and losing a deck load of barrels which broke loose.

Danger on a Daylight Bombing Mission

Danger on a Daylight Bombing Mission

Mr. Kerry describes his sense of security and danger while in close formation flying, and a close call at the hands of an overhead bomber.

Halifax Bomber Rear Turret

Halifax Bomber Rear Turret

Mr. Kerry compares the rear turrets of the Halifax and Lancaster bombers and discusses the sense of responsibility he felt for the security of the crew.

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