PLAIN TALES FROM THE MIDDLE EAST -

The video features stories from three soldiers returning from the Middle East. Staff Sergeant Ray recounts his naval journey, highlighting a submarine attack and praising the Royal Navy. Private Miller, recovering in Africa, urges families to write to their loved ones. Lieutenant Chesterton describes a pivotal battle in Italian Somaliland, leading to an Italian retreat. The soldiers' experiences underscore the challenges and triumphs of military service.

What was Staff Sergeant Ray's main duty during his service?

• Fighting on the front lines in Africa

• Providing medical aid to soldiers

• Training new recruits in the UK

• Transporting troops to the Middle East and Greece

What did Staff Sergeant Ray commend the Royal Navy for?

• Winning a major battle

• Offering entertainment on board

• Traveling 50,000 miles without incident

• Providing excellent food

What message did Private Miller convey to families back home?

• Send money for support

• Visit soldiers in Africa

• Write letters frequently

• Send more supplies

What was the outcome of the Juba River crossing for the Italian armies?

• They advanced further into Africa

• They formed an alliance with local forces

• They panicked and retreated

• They took control of the river

What historical event does Lieutenant Chesterton compare the Italian retreat to?

• The retreat of a larger army 23 years ago

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The Battle of Britain