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Restoring Communication in the Country
Mr. Desmeules explains the main purpose for their presence and his close work with General Romeo Dallaire.
Little Preparation for Tour to Rwanda
Mr. Desmeules describes his tour to Rwanda in ‘95 and the poor living conditions for the soldiers.
Evacuation in Beirut
Mr. Desmeules describes the evacuation of a Canadian contingent of soldiers from Beirut.
Culture Shock in Egypt
Mr. Desmeules describes the culture shock when arriving in Egypt and his duties with the operational side.
From Navy to Army Service
Mr. Desmeules speaks about his decision to join the army and participate in a tour to Egypt.
Tragedy at Antwerp
Mr. MacLeod describes a German attack near Antwerp, Belgium in which his officer is decapitated by a bazooka, and his leg is so badly shattered that he is hospitalized in England until the war ends.
German POWs
Mr. MacLeod describes how German POWs were resigned to their captivity, and discusses one situation where a German officer might have been booby-trapped.
Ambush Luck
Mr. MacLeod describes how his entire battalion is strafed by a German machine gunner as they walk down a road, with only one man being hit in the heel.
Civilian Corpse
Mr. MacLeod describes finding an obviously assassinated civilian in a ditch, and speculates on the reasons for his death.
Marksmanship and Rifle Training
Mr. MacLeod discusses the difference between a good and expert marksman, and describes a particularly difficult training drill using a bolt-action rifle.
Body Armour
Mr. MacLeod describes using body armour and feeling more secure because of it.
“Losing it” and Self-inflicted Wounds
Mr. MacLeod describes reactions to battle stress such as what the troops called “losing it” and causing self-inflicted wounds which would necessitate hospitalization and avoid combat.
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