GP Books

The book is made up of the fascinating life stories of six men who fought in the Second World War. The thing that connects Eric, Barry, Maurice, Alan, Don and Albert is that they all trained at Norton Barracks in Worcestershire before going onto join the Worcestershire Regiment.

Each story takes the reader through the lives of these men, from their childhood and school experiences, to their first employment opportunities, through the horrors of going to war in foreign countries, to their eventual reunion with their families. This book demystifies the lives of these men as they relive their experiences and lucky escapes during the years that they fought across Europe.

Each veteran tells their story and how their incredible journey played out before they came home to their families and a changed England. Each tale is completely unique to the individuals involved.