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The Underground Dance

Mrs. Page talks about a dance where she met the head of the (regional) underground, and that what you really remember from those times are the fun experiences. 'Only those who were there really understand.'

First trip to Paris

Mrs. Page talks about how you made the best of a bad situation, and her first trip to Paris.

Working in the Hospital

Mrs. Page talks about what the work in the hospitals was like.

Leaving the Hospital on a Pass and Dating

Mrs. Page talks about the patients in the hospital at the end of the war.

Germans, the Patients

Mrs. Page talks about Germans POWs in the hospital.

Allies and Germans Together as Patients

Mrs. Page talks about having a combination of Allied and German patients, and having to remove all their armaments strapped to their uniforms.

The Vickers Platoon

Mr. Kelly discusses the Mark 5 Sten Gun and his humorous friend Hlady.

Living Conditions and the Trip to Belgium

Mrs. Page talks about the living and working conditions at the hospital, and then moving north into Belgium.

Nursing and how it has changed since the War

Mrs. Page talks about her love of nursing, and how much different it is today. She talks about nursing her own mother until her death at 108, and her hospital getting ready for D-Day.

Sights and smells in Bosnia

Mr. Grossinger talks about what he saw and smelled going into Okachani.

Flashbacks

Mr. Grossinger talks about having flashbacks and how difficult it is to deal with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). He also talks about how he lost a friend to suicide who suffered from PTSD.

Afghanistan

Mr. Grossinger talks about being in Afghanistan and what it was like to be in a combat situation. He describes the environment and the physical challenges of being there. He also talks about going through caves when looking for the enemy.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19