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Aspects of Trench Life

Mr. McKinney describes Korea as being like World War One because it was trench warfare. He goes on to discuss what it was like in the bunkers – excessive heat or rain, rodents and fickle stoves.

A Nearly Tragic Jump

Mr. McKinney describes tangling with another jumper during training, and being saved from a head first landing by a timely gust of wind. He recalls feeling no fear until after the landing.

Trailer - Canada Remembers: A War for Peace

Travel with Canadian Veterans and students who go to Korea to mark the 45th Anniversary of the Korean War cease fire. Through personal stories and anecdotes by Veterans, interspersed with actual footage of the pilgrimage and archival footage of the 1950 - 1953 period, you will see the important part Canadians played in the Korean War and how this journey personally affected all those who participated in the event. Download full learning video

Outcome

The Enemy

Patrols and No Mans Land

Conditions for the Soldiers

Mr. Patrick describes his food and ammunition supply upon arrival in Pusan.

Scrounging for Equipment

Mr. Patrick recalls scrounging from the Americans and the day they obtained a bull dozer for their unit!!

Taught by World War Two Veterans

Mr. Patrick speaks about his experiences while getting equipped for the Korean War and how protected he felt because of being taught by World War Two Veterans.

Static Front

Terrain

Pests