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The Wonder of Their Existence

Mr. Desmeules questions the survival of the many children left walking the streets in starvation and how the soldiers tried to help as best they could.

Orphan Children

Mr. Desmeules speaking about their contingent’s unusual circumstance of caring for children at an orphanage who were left alone.

Witnessing the Aftermath of Hostility

Mr. Desmeules describes the sight of dead bodies and the many starving children in the aftermath of war.

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.

Duties Onboard the Destroyer

Mr. Desmeules describes his daily routine aboard the HMCS Skeena providing administrative support to the captain.

Opportunities at Sea

Mr. Desmeules speaks about his opportunities in joining the navy and his enjoyment aboard ship.

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.

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