Accidental Warrior
Accidental Warrior by Geoffrey Picot, published by Penguin in 1994, presents a personal account of the transformation of a timid young man during World War II. This new edition spans 317 pages and is written in English. The narrative follows the author’s experiences as he evolves from an unaggressive individual into a competent infantryman amidst the intense pressures of war, detailing his service in two infantry battalions from D-Day to VE Day.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of the realities of combat, enriched by extracts from wartime newspaper reports, radio broadcasts, and speeches. The book highlights the author’s journey with the Hampshire Regiment, which was part of the first wave during the Normandy assault, and recounts the significant losses faced on D-Day. Through this account, Picot provides insight into the challenges and experiences of soldiers during this pivotal period in history, making it a notable addition to the genre of fiction related to wartime narratives.
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An account of how a timid and unaggressive young man of 19 in 1939 was transformed by the inexorable pressures of World War II into a competent infantryman. The author served in two infantry battalions in the campaign in Europe from D-Day to VE day, from Normandy to Germany. The book provides a personal account of the war, with extracts from wartime newspaper reports, radio broadcasts and speeches. Picot joined the Hampshire Regiment which were to be in the first wave of the assault on Normandy and on D-Day, in their first assault, the Hampshires lost 64 soldiers and 118 were wounded.
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