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Unit’s Accomplishments
Major-General MacKenzie expresses the phenomenal achievement of his troops and that no one let him down.
Soldier’s Respect
Major-General MacKenzie speaks about the pleasure he felt from his soldiers and the level of respect they provided to him as their commander.
Confrontations
Under command, Major-General MacKenzie tells of situations when experiencing confrontations with the opposition.
Feeling Secure With The Media
Major-General MacKenzie relates his comfort level and preference for the presence of the media during confrontations in the field.
Izzy Dolls
Major-General MacKenzie provides a background to the creation of the Izzy Doll campaign and his involvement in ensuring these dolls are received by children all over the world.
Promotion in the Field
Major-General MacKenzie speaks about his promotion to Major-General in the field and receiving his Canadian rank badge.
A Turning Point in History
Major-General MacKenzie provides some historical background as to how he was chosen by the UN to command troops in Croatia and set up headquarters in Sarajevo.
Adjustment Back to Civilian Life
Mr. Wadman explains the difficulties faced when returning home from a mission and the effect it has on themselves and their family.
Difficulty as a Combat Soldier
Mr. Wadman provides his view on the difficulty of being a peacekeeper when initially trained as a combat soldier.
The Children of Sarajevo
Mr. Wadman expresses the feelings he had when interacting with the children, doing all he possibly could for a child’s survival.
Value of Humanitarian Aid
Mr. Wadman expresses his positive opinion and feeling on providing food and humanitarian aid to the locals realizing the value of the UN presence.
A Typical Day
Mr. Wadman tells of his daily routine and events as a peacekeeper in the devastated city of Sarajevo.