The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Encore Presentation - The Inside Story From The Frontlines of Ukraine

Aug 28, 2023
Guest
Brandon Mitchell
Brandon Mitchell, a young Canadian medic fighting in Ukraine, shares his first-hand account of the frontlines. They discuss the anticipation and planning for the Ukraine offensive, the significance of D-Day, incursions into Russian territory, and Mitchell's motivated decision to help. They also touch on decompressing, fears and expectations, and gratitude for support.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Anticipation and Planning for the Ukraine Offensive
02:18 • 2min
3
The Significance of D-Day and the Potential Historical 'What-Ifs'
04:07 • 2min
4
Incursions into Russian Territory and the Strain on Manpower
05:40 • 2min
5
Introduction and Background
08:01 • 3min
6
Motivated by a Desire to Help
11:30 • 21min
7
Time to Decompress and Gratitude for Support
32:03 • 7min
8
Fears, Expectations, and Imposter Syndrome
38:38 • 7min