Coming of Age: 1939-1946

"Coming of Age: 1939-1946" by John Cox is a recollection of a young man's journey through World War II, capturing a time of looming conflict and personal transformation. The story begins in 1938, unveiling the author's early enlistment into the Territorial Army as a 20-year-old, just before the eruption of global war. It showcases the forging of bonds among recruits, their initial clumsy training, and the transition from civilian to soldier. The narrative is colored with humor, mixed with the growing tension of impending war, as the men grapple with their roles in the face of international conflict.