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The Black Hole
Mr. Tanner describes the Black Hole, an area of the North Atlantic where U-boats launched their most devastating attacks. He also describes German strategies for attacking, and hiding from, Allied shipping.
Convoy Structure
Mr. Tanner describes in detail the makeup of a convoy, the positioning of ships within it and ensuring the safety of surviving ships.
Thoughts on Heroism
Mr. Tanner offers some general comments on heroism, and then discusses the extremes gone to survive twenty-four days in a life boat without food and water.
Night time take off for bombing operations
Mr. Snell reflects on the take off at night for bombing missions, and what the ground crew had to do if flight crews did not come back from these missions.
First Contingent to Pakistan
Mr. Deveau speaks about their responsibility of training Afghan refugees during their tour in Pakistan.
A Dramatic Culture Shock
Mr. Deveau describes the reaction of Canadian soldiers when arriving in Pakistan and the devastating changes in lifestyle to what they were used to.
Sights of White Soldiers
Mr. Deveau speaks about how different the soldier’s presence was to the Pakistan people and the respect they had to give to their culture.
Acceptance of the Local People
Mr. Deveau provides an understanding of the disconcern the local people had for their presence.
Purpose of the Mission
Mr. Deveau explains the role of the Canadian military in training the Afghan refugees.
The Blasts of Gunfire
Mr. Deveau describes the sights and sounds of daily acts of gun fights amongst the local people.
Fearing For Your Survival
Mr. Deveau describes an incident when his life became threatened, and realized the importance of personal security and the protection of oneself.
Pakistan A Very Difficult Mission
Mr. Deveau provides his opinion of the type of mission and understanding how they fit in with the other contingents.
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