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I Killed a Prisoner
Mr. Simon describes an incident, while he was on guard duty behind the lines, wherein he killed a North Korean prisoner who was trying to slit another guard’s throat.
Thoughts on Survival
Mr. Simon contrasts the difference between his original perception of what war would be like, to the reality of trying to survive in the trenches.
The North Koreans were Poorly Equipped
Mr. Simon discusses the impact of poor equipment on North Korea’s offensive ability, and what poor condition POWs were in.
Top Security Clearance
Mr. Simon describes working in a top security communications centre during his post-war military career.
It Was Like Real War
Mr. Clavel discusses the intense manoeuvers at Aldershot, followed by his unit's move to southeastern England. He contends that the Germans could easily have launched a successful invasion in that area.
British Resolve
Mr. Clavel describes the areas of England where he experienced bombing and offers his admiration for the British who carried on despite being constantly under attack.
Hockey and Brighton's Economy
Mr. Clavel describes playing hockey in Brighton and how it was enjoyed by the locals. He describes returning to the local pub a few years later and hearing that the Canadians had been valued customers and were missed.
Hockey and Brighton's Economy
Mr. Clavel describes playing hockey in Brighton and how it was enjoyed by the locals. He describes returning to the local pub a few years later and hearing that the Canadians had been valued customers and were missed.
Joining the Royal 22nd Regiment
Mr. Clavel describes joining the Royal 22nd as a reinforcement at Philippeville, Algeria. His first front line action occurs at Mount Etna, Sicily.
The Attack on Italy
Mr. Clavel describes the Royal 22nd Regiment’s uneventful landing in Messina, Italy and advancing unopposed on Italian positions. He expresses surprise at the wholesale surrender of the Italian forces.
Luck of the Draw – Fighting Patrols
Mr. Clavel describes going on a fighting patrol across the Sangro River in order to assess the German strength and seeing nothing. Held back because of an infection, he's unable to join another patrol from which only two of the original sixteen men return.
Medical Supplies to Ortona
Mr. Clavel describes coming under attack from German mortars as he attempts to find and deliver medical supplies to the Royal 22nd Regiment's advance position at Ortona
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