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Sank in Two Minutes
Mr. Andrews describes being in a convoy aboard HMS Loch Maree and, for the first time, seeing a ship sink. He transfers to the minesweeper HMS John Barry, and two days later the Loch Maree is lost with all hands.
Heavy losses at the front
Mr. Gies recalls arriving at the front line and remaining static for the first month. After a German breakthrough at the Somme, his unit is sent to help repel them. In the ensuing action, four-fifths of his unit are either killed or wounded.
Basic training and the Ross rifle
Mr. Babcock retraces his training in Sydenham, Kingston and Val Cartier, and compares the Ross and Lee Infield rifles.
Proud to be a Veteran
Mr. Flett reflects on Canada and Remembrance Day.
He Laid Down And Died
Mr. Ferguson gives a touching description of the destitution and starvation among the children, one of whom touched him personally.
Aspects of Trench Life
Mr. McKinney describes Korea as being like World War One because it was trench warfare. He goes on to discuss what it was like in the bunkers – excessive heat or rain, rodents and fickle stoves.
Motivation to Do Well
Having enlisted for the Korean War, Mr. Patrick remembers the displeasure from his father about his decision and how this gave him motivation to do well.
To The Hills Near Kapyong
In April 1951, the PPCLI Battalion moves to the hills near Kapyong. Mr. Nickerson re-constructs the first contact with the enemy there.
Korea's No Man's Land
Mr. Niles describes patrolling in No-Man’s Land, the skill of the North Korean foe, and tempting fate.
Fighting For and Losing Friends
Mr. Gowing describes how the largest motivation on the front line was to protect your friends and comrades, who were doing the same for you. He then describes how hard it was to see friends die.
Haven't You Ever Seen A Man Die Before?
Mr. Reitsma recalls coming upon a dying soldier who had been 'stitched' with bullets.
Lessons of War.
Mr. Weaver gives his point of view on lessons learned from the Boer War.
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