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An Island Once Under Dictatorship
Mr. Vaillancourt provides his opinion on the assistance military personnel provided to the Haitian people having little impact on improvements to their lifestyle.
The Smell Never Goes Away
Mr. Vaillancourt describes the smell that remains with him to this day and the devastating sights he witnessed during his tour.
The Haitians Way of Life
Mr. Vaillancourt describes the backwards way of living of the Haitian people.
Effects on Environment
Mr. Vaillancourt describes the rain storms and effects it had on the living conditions.
Total Anarchy 24/7
In Haiti, Mr. Vaillancourt describes the conditions and the total disaster and devastation for the people.
The Island Separated
Mr. Vaillancourt tells the differences he saw between the Greeks and Turkish people.
Culture Differences
Mr. Vaillancourt describes the culture shock upon arrival in Cyprus and the differences amongst the local people.
Rehabilitation in PEI
Mr. Boyce describes going to a rehab hospital in Charlottetown, and sleeping outdoors in order to get adequate air, despite frigid winter conditions.
Mustard Gas Victim
Mr. Boyce describes being poisoned by mustard gas, returning to England and finally being repatriated to Canada.
Mustard Gas Versus Cloud Gas
Mr. Boyce discusses the difference between cloud gas and mustard gas, which was delivered by artillery shell. He describes the futility of trying to wear a gas mask in a combat situation.
Vimy Ridge Was Decisive
Mr. Boyce describes the value of tunnels to the eventual success of the Canadian assault on Vimy, and discusses the demoralization of the defeated German prisoners.
Citizen Soldiers
Mr. Boyce describes the fact that Canada's 'citizen soldiers' had more innovative training than those Allied soldiers who had had three years of compulsory training.
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