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Equipment Comparison with the Enemy
Mr. Marshall explains how our Canadian soldiers were no match in fire power against the Germans until the Americans joined in and provided better equipment.
The Fear of Being Taken Prisoner
Mr. Marshall shares the experience he had during a close encounter with the Germans and how he hid in fear of being taken prisoner.
A Live Grenade Thrown His Way
Mr. Marshall shares a story about combat where a live grenade is thrown by the enemy, but fails to go off.
Fighting Patrol
Mr. Marshall explains the difference between fighting patrol and reconnaissance patrol when going out on night patrol.
Primary Duty as Infantry Support
Mr. Marshall provides details of the infantry support regiment on their move through Pontecorvo as far north to Milan, a route taken before going to Holland.
Communism Stopped, War Not Ended
Mr. Gowing discusses the pushing toward the Chinese border, only to fall back and voices his discouragement with how the war ended with Korea; divided the same way it had been in the beginning.
Ambush
Mr. Gowing recalls what it was like to be ambushed, describing running into North Korean soldiers in disguise, and being ambushed in a cornfield.
Waves of Screaming Enemy
Mr. Gowing recalls how the North Korean and Chinese forces would attack in waves, sending thousands of troops against 40 - 50 Canadian soldiers.
Fighting For and Losing Friends
Mr. Gowing describes how the largest motivation on the front line was to protect your friends and comrades, who were doing the same for you. He then describes how hard it was to see friends die.
Jumpy Nerves
Mr. Gowing describes how although memories don't actually haunt him, events can trigger flashback type memories. He then describes how his jumpy post-war nerves made him a dangerous man to wake up, and recalls how he reacted to a firecracker thrown at his feet weeks after returning from Korea.
Under Fire
Mr. Gowing recalls what it was like to be under fire in Korea. He describes taking cover from shells and grenades being rolled down hills, liking it to hell.
Bren Gun
Mr. Gowing describes the attributes of the Bren Gun.
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