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Training profile

Mr. Campbell describes the various aspects of his Canadian training which led him to become an air observer in the Air Force.

Rehabilitation in PEI

Mr. Boyce describes going to a rehab hospital in Charlottetown, and sleeping outdoors in order to get adequate air, despite frigid winter conditions.

Mustard Gas Victim

Mr. Boyce describes being poisoned by mustard gas, returning to England and finally being repatriated to Canada.

Mustard Gas Versus Cloud Gas

Mr. Boyce discusses the difference between cloud gas and mustard gas, which was delivered by artillery shell. He describes the futility of trying to wear a gas mask in a combat situation.

Vimy Ridge Was Decisive

Mr. Boyce describes the value of tunnels to the eventual success of the Canadian assault on Vimy, and discusses the demoralization of the defeated German prisoners.

Citizen Soldiers

Mr. Boyce describes the fact that Canada's 'citizen soldiers' had more innovative training than those Allied soldiers who had had three years of compulsory training.

The Somme – Roles Reversed

Mr. Boyce discusses the Battle of the Somme as being the point where the Allies switched from defensive to offensive strategies.

Muddy Conditions for Guns

Mr. Boyce describes the difficulty of moving guns because of the mud and the necessity of blowing holes through German barbed wire while constantly repositioning to avoid counter fire.

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.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19