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Korea was a different war.

Korea was a different war.

Mr. Bowen describes general conditions in the Korean war zone, and the overwhelming numerical superiority of the Chinese.

Forward Observation Posts

Forward Observation Posts

Mr. Taylor describes joining the Royal Twenty Second Regiment (Vandoos) as a wireless operator, and describes the workings of a forward observation post.

Nippon Berra Training Camp

Nippon Berra Training Camp

Mr. Jones describes being sent to Japan after the Korean cease-fire to help set up a training camp at Nippon Berra.

The Royal Canadian Regiment at Chai-Li

The Royal Canadian Regiment at Chai-Li

Mr. Jones discusses how the high level of training possessed by the Royal Canadian Regiment was apparent in all aspects of its battle with the Chinese at Chai-Li.

The Road to Korea

The Road to Korea

Mr. Taylor describes why he enlisted for Korean duty and discusses basic training, his trip over and his first impression of Korea.

Bothered by the Children and Poverty

Bothered by the Children and Poverty

Mr. Carney expresses his sincere concern for the living conditions of the Korean people.

North of the 38th

North of the 38th

By late summer of 1951, the PPCLI had moved north of the 38th parallel and the fighting had become a static war. Mr. Nickerson describes the fortifications that were constructed at this point in the war.

To The Hills Near Kapyong

To The Hills Near Kapyong

In April 1951, the PPCLI Battalion moves to the hills near Kapyong. Mr. Nickerson re-constructs the first contact with the enemy there.

Were You Scared?

Were You Scared?

Generally, fear was not a topic of discussion in the trench at the front line. But, according to Mr. Nickerson, it was very much a part of everyone's experience.

Dangerous Night Patrols

Dangerous Night Patrols

Night patrols were essential operations but were always dangerous. Mr. Nickerson describes his first experiences on a night wire-laying patrol.

Weather On The Front Line

Weather On The Front Line

Life on the front line became almost routine for awhile. But the weather conditions were, by times, cold, snowy and windy.

Night Attack!

Night Attack!

Mr. Nickerson describes his first encounter with the enemy - a night attack!

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