From Royal Guard to Combat: Early War Experiences

This chapter recounts an individual's transition from guarding the royal family to joining the regular army amid the looming threats of Europe in the late 1930s. It explores the challenging training conditions, the psychological unity experienced within military ranks, and the isolation felt by soldiers at the onset of World War II. As the narrative unfolds, it delves into harrowing wartime missions, encounters with the enemy, and the chaotic rush for survival during the retreat to Dunkirk.