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within regiment Royal Canadian Regiment
The Beginning of my Career
Having no experience with the military, Mr. Bradley speaks about his desire to join up as an infanteer.
The Afghan Children
Mr. Hennessey expresses the love the Afghan children had for the soldiers and the imposed limitations the soldiers faced in dealing with the children.
A Typical Day
Mr. Hennessey explains that a days’ schedule could vary greatly.
First Deployment to a Foreign Land
Mr. Hennessey speaks about his first opportunity for deployment to Kabul as part of Roto O with the Royal Canadian Regiment and expresses the differences he witnessed in culture and lifestyle.
Hiding the Compass
Mr. Poolton hides the compass while being interrogated by the German Gestapo.
On the Road Due South
Mr. Poolton shares the path taken by he and the airmen in hopes of getting free!
Military and Civilian Casualties
Mr. Ferguson discusses the importance of remembering both military and civilian victims of war. He stresses the need for today’s youth to lobby our politicians to adopt a stance that embraces peace as the first option.
North Korean Leaflets and PA Systems
Mr. Ferguson describes the mind messing that the North Koreans did with propaganda leaflets and messages broadcast on huge PA systems.
Band of Brothers
Mr. Ferguson discusses the bonding and brotherhood that begins in basic training, and which receives its ultimate test in combat.
Fighter Patrols and Rules of Engagement
Mr. Ferguson describes the nervous tension he experienced during fighter patrols, and discusses ‘Rules of Engagement’, which outlined the procedures for entering a fire fight.
North Korea’s Psychological Warfare
Mr. Ferguson describes North Korea’s efforts to unnerve Canadian entrenchments, and offers a vivid example of its success.
Imminent Cease Fire
Mr. Ferguson discusses the cease fire negotiations, the potential impact of Hill 187 on those discussions, and the relief on both sides that accompanied the truce.