Coming of Age: 1939-1946 by John Cox
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"Coming of Age: 1939-1946" by John Cox is a historical account written in the early 21st century. The book reflects on the author's experiences growing up during World War II, particularly focusing on his life in the military and the impact of the war on civilians. It likely chronicles themes of youth, camaraderie, and the brutal realities of war through personal anecdotes. The opening of the narrative sets the stage with a
foreword that explains the author's motivation for compiling his chapters after decades of recollection. It begins with the atmosphere of 1938, where the looming threat of war is palpable, and follows the author, then a 20-year-old draughtsman, as he enlists in the Territorial Army. The text introduces his initial steps into military life, detailing the camaraderie formed with fellow recruits and their humorous missteps during training. As the story unfolds, it captures the mundane yet profound aspects of life as a soldier, the mixed emotions of anticipation and anxiety before war breaks out, and the evolving dynamics of his fellow soldiers as they adapt to their roles in the face of an impending global conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cox, John, 1918?- |
|---|---|
| Title | Coming of Age: 1939-1946 |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D731: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War II (1939-1945) |
| Subject | World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21806 |
| Release Date | Jul 6, 2007 |
| Copyright | Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details. |
| Downloads | 366 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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