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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.

Canadian Losses at Hill187

Mr. Ferguson describes the Canadians being overrun on Hill 187.

Civilians Helped At Great Risk

Mr. Ferguson describes how Korean civilians provided food and laundry services, despite the fact that they were often targeted by enemy artillery.

Listening Patrols Vulnerability

Mr. Ferguson describes the purpose of a listening patrol, and reflects on his vulnerability in such an exposed environment.

First Contact With The Battle Front

Mr. Ferguson describes travelling to the front by train, and arriving as Hill 355 was being consolidated by Canadian troops. He then describes proceeding to The Hook, where he comes to realize that the enemy are trained killers too.

Rough Pacific Ocean

Mr. Ferguson describes the voyage from Canada to Japan, particularly the rough weather, and goes on to describe his deployment to Hara-mura for training.

You are trained killers

Mr. Ferguson describes his initial fear of Company Sergeant-Major DeCoste, and elaborates on DeCoste’s comments about their training and role as “killers.”

The .303 rifle

Mr. Ferguson discusses the advantage, in terms of marksmanship, held by rural recruits over those from the city, and describes the peculiarity of firing a .303 rifle.

You Are Nothing

Mr. Ferguson describes how non-commissioned officers psychologically prepared raw recruits for the army, and how those recruits responded to basic training.

Prelude to Amiens

Mr. MacDougall describes having to secretly travel overnight from Arras to Amiens in preparation for the Allied surprise attack at Amiens.

Repairing Damaged Wires

Mr. MacDougall describes the process of running telephone wires, the various ways wires could be severed, and having to repair after dark.

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