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The Somme – Roles Reversed

The Somme – Roles Reversed

Mr. Boyce discusses the Battle of the Somme as being the point where the Allies switched from defensive to offensive strategies.

Muddy Conditions for Guns

Muddy Conditions for Guns

Mr. Boyce describes the difficulty of moving guns because of the mud and the necessity of blowing holes through German barbed wire while constantly repositioning to avoid counter fire.

Elephant Grass

Elephant Grass

Mr. Knapton recalls what it was like walking through a field in the Congo.

A Bird’s Eye View

A Bird’s Eye View

Mr. Knapton explains a technique for hunting that the natives used.

Bad Situation in Congo

Bad Situation in Congo

Mr. Knapton explains the reason for the United Nation’s involvement in peacekeeping in the Congo.

First Impressions of the Congo

First Impressions of the Congo

Mr. Knapton describes the sights when first arriving in the Congo.

Shedding a Tear for Remembrance

Shedding a Tear for Remembrance

Mr. Wiseman remembers his Dad and other soldiers who have gone, and expresses the honour he has for service to our country.

To be a Soldier

To be a Soldier

Mr. Wiseman shares the pride he has for being a soldier and how his contribution served him well.

Support for Soldiers Returning Home

Support for Soldiers Returning Home

Mr. Wiseman provides his opinion to the support for military soldiers returning home and how his wife recognized and supported his emotional needs.

Bothered by the Sound of Crying

Bothered by the Sound of Crying

Mr. Wiseman tells of being on guard patrol, hearing the sound of crying, yet not being able to assist because of a mother’s fear of the soldier’s presence

Living Like the Refugees

Living Like the Refugees

Mr. Wiseman shares his realization of how the military service in Bosnia effected himself and his family when returning home.

Playing Tricks for Fun

Playing Tricks for Fun

Mr. Wiseman shares a funny story of how he tricked a fellow soldier when buying bread from the locals.

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