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Charlie

Mr. Reitsma explains how the Chinese Army would charge with a huge number of soldiers using anything they could lay their hands on as a weapon, and yelling all the while.

Haven't You Ever Seen A Man Die Before?

Mr. Reitsma recalls coming upon a dying soldier who had been 'stitched' with bullets.

Bren Gun - Deadly, But Not As Much As A Grenade

Mr. Reitsma explains how excellent a weapon the Bren gun was, and recalls an instance when he almost killed some civilians with his.

Extreme Weather

Mr. Reitsma describes how wet and cold it got while he was stationed in Korea.

You Eat What's Hot

Mr. Reitsma recalls the diet in Korea, explaining conditions soldiers would have to cook in, and describing an instance when a lack of dishes for a cooked meal left him with slop.

Dangerous Teens

Mr. Reitsma recalls feeling pity toward the children that would follow the troops looking for handouts, but not letting his guard down.

Prepared? You Think You Are

Mr. Reitsma recalls the excellent training he received, and explains how nothing short of actually participating in war can prepare you for it.

Might As Well Fight For The Army

Mr. Reitsma recalls how he and a friend joined the Army following a scuffle at a strike in Vancouver, BC.

Worst Experience

Mr. Pfeifer recalls how his role as Regimental Police with the 2nd Battalion PPCLI resulted in his worst experience in Korea.

Jumpy Upon Return

Upon Mr. Pfeifer’s return to Canada he told his friends not to touch him from behind as he was a little jumpy. One guy learned what he was talking about the hard way.

Well Dug In

Mr. Pfeifer recalls how well the Chinese were dug into the hillsides, recalling how well they would manage to survive heavy airborne offensives.

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.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19