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Indirect Firing; An Innovation in Machine Gunning
Mr. Champoux talks about indirect firing; a technique made available by new machine guns.
Stalin's Second Front: The Raid
Mr. Champoux explains how “The Raid” affected the morale of Canadian troops who were left behind. He also reveals his opinion of the true reason behind sending soldiers there.
Platoons, Brigades, Regiments and Divisions
Mr. Champoux explains the difference between Platoons, Brigades, Regiments and Divisions, while describing his own allegiance to the 13 platoon (Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa).
13: My Lucky Number
Mr. Champoux explains how his entire military experience (from his enrollment to his wounding) revolved around the number 13.
The Machine Gunner
Mr. Champoux describes the duties of a machine gun crew.
One Year Was Enough
Mr. Reitsma explains how one year in Korea was enough, believing that any more time would drive a man completely nuts. He also details how his service changed him, explaining how he was so different upon his return home that his own mother was frightened of him.
An Officer Too Scared To Fight
Mr. Reitsma explains how some of the officers were more scared than enlisted men, recalling an instance when one became so scared he got sent home.
Close Call - Dud Mortar
Mr. Reitsma recalls a close call in which his gun was hit by a mortar.
Survival
Mr. Reitsma talks about coping with the stresses of war.
Charlie
Mr. Reitsma explains how the Chinese Army would charge with a huge number of soldiers using anything they could lay their hands on as a weapon, and yelling all the while.
Haven't You Ever Seen A Man Die Before?
Mr. Reitsma recalls coming upon a dying soldier who had been 'stitched' with bullets.
Bren Gun - Deadly, But Not As Much As A Grenade
Mr. Reitsma explains how excellent a weapon the Bren gun was, and recalls an instance when he almost killed some civilians with his.
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