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Canadian Families Knew Nothing
Mr. MacDonell tells how the Canadian families back home were in the dark about their capture and how they eventually found out.
Obtaining Parts for a Radio Receiver
Mr. MacDonell speaks about a dangerous undertaking by fellow POW’s stealing parts and building a radio receiver.
The Dropping of the Bomb Saved Us
Mr. MacDonell explains that with the help of the radio, the prisoners were made aware of the dropping of the bomb and that things were coming to an end.
We Couldn’t Reveal the Radio
Mr. MacDonell describes the days surrounding the surrender of the Japanese.
POW Painted on the Roof
With the realization the war was over, Canadian soldiers began to gather food and signal to the American planes.
No Canadians Would Leave the Camp
Now free, yet still in camp, the Canadians decided to stay put until rescued..
Helping Soldiers
To set the example for Troop and Platoon Commanders, Mr. Gallant decided to tour the lines at night. In doing so, he helped a lot of soldiers.
Keeping the Peace
With incidents happening every night between the Turks and the Greeks, Mr. Gallant often had to intervene in order to keep people from getting killed.
Purpose
Mr. Gallant discusses the main goal of the mission in Cyprus which was to maintain the peace between the Turks and the Greeks.
Honour
In war, friends are sometimes torn apart. Mr. Gallant had the chance to help such a person during his tour in Cyprus.
Town Meeting
While serving as a UN Military Observer in the Middle East, the Gulf War began and Mr. Gallant was asked to attend a town meeting in Naqoura, Lebanon, in order to reassure the people.
Status of Women
Mr. Gallant speaks about the children and the status of women in some parts of the Middle East that he found hard to accept.
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