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146 results returned within regiment Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI)
Being Spit in the Face
While inspecting prisoners, Mr. Swick tells how a German Nazi spit in his face.
Gift of a German Dagger
As platoon commander, Mr. Swick tells of when he was assisted by a young Dutch child in spotting the enemy.
Role of Commander
Mr. Swick speaks about the decisions that have to be made as commander.
Joining Up!
Mr. Wilkinson recalls the invitation he received one day after a casual game of soccer.
Close Call
Mr. Grossinger talks about a close call while investigating a wedding.
Accomplishments
Mr. Grossinger talks about how they made sure that everybody in the village never went hungry and that they were protected.
Rules of Engagement
Mr. Grossinger talks about rules of engagement and how they affect you in a dangerous area. He tells how the rules of engagement did not help when all he could do was sit back and listen to screaming then a shot. How the rules let him down and the people.
Battle School
Mr. Grossinger talks about going to battle school and how it prepared you for combat.
On the Offence
Mr. Grossinger talks about being on the offence in Afghanistan instead of waiting for something to happen.
Repercussions of War
Mr. Grossinger talks about the nightmares and flashbacks he has had and how it has affected his life, after the war in Afghanistan.
North of the 38th
By late summer of 1951, the PPCLI had moved north of the 38th parallel and the fighting had become a static war. Mr. Nickerson describes the fortifications that were constructed at this point in the war.
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.
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