Mr. Terry remembers how quickly and easily killing could erupt.
Congolese Army
Mr. Terry recalls a situation after meeting up with one of the local Congolese army.
It was Anarchy
Mr. Terry tries to explain what it feels like to be scared for your life.
Drums for Communicating
Mr. Terry recalls the sounds of native drums and how they were used by the natives to relay the message that the UN Secretary General had died in a plane crash in September 1961.
Tribal Affiliations
Mr. Terry explains the tribal environment in the Congo.
Working in Communications
Mr. Terry explains a typical day in the Congo working in communications and on guard duty.
Arriving in the Congo
Mr. Terry recalls the trip to the Congo aboard the North Star and explains his first impression.
Camaraderie
Mr. Campbell explains how important camaraderie is in the army.
A Good Shot
Mr. Campbell explains the importance of a soldier’s rifle and how you know when you’ve made a good shot.
Sights Seen
Mr. Campbell talks about seeing the Yugoslavian soldiers and the mean look they always had in their eye. He says it was quite an eerie sight.
Brought Up To Help Others
Mr. Campbell explains how, when he was in Yugoslavia they weren’t supposed to help civilians who needed attention, but he did what he could for them anyhow.
Serbian Head Games
Mr. Campbell explains about how the Serbian soldiers would always point their guns at the peace officers but would never shoot. He explains how you got used to it and knew exactly how to react.