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Unknown Destination
While training in Val Cartier, Mr. MacDonell recounts how the soldiers were issued tropical dress, having no idea of their destination. Once heading West, they suspected Hong Kong.
The Enlistment Process
Too young, yet determined to join the army, Mr. MacDonell shares the story of his enlistment adventures.
A Job in the Military
Mr. Kish encourages the youth of today to join the military and take advantage of this great opportunity as a lifetime career.
Positive Reflection on Tour
Mr. Kish describes his tour in a positive light recognizing the greatest hardship was being away from his family.
The Sight of Wild Animals
Mr. Kish describes the different techniques used by the locals to rid the snake population.
Standard of Living
Mr. Kish describes the type of living conditions in Tanzania for the military and the local people.
Fear of Snakes
Mr. Kish shares his thoughts and fears of the snakes after being told about their existence.
Language Barrier
Mr. Kish speaks about the many dialects he encountered.
Reaction Towards The People of Tanzania
Mr. Kish relates his personal experiences with respect to the culture and traditions of the people and the differences in tribal influence amongst the locals.
Irish, French or English
Mr. Toney discusses his recruitment and the army’s failure to accept his Aboriginal heritage, forcing him to enlist as an Irish Catholic.
Some German Soldiers were Respected, Others Not
Mr. McInnis explains what he feels was the difference between older German soldiers and the Hitler Youth.
Stiff Resistance in Italy
After the relative ease in taking Sicily from the Italians, facing the terrain, the weather and the better trained Germans in Italy, was no walk in the park!
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