Conscript 2989: Experiences of a Drafted Man (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Unknown Author

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267476493 ISBN 13: 9780267476497

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A firsthand look at the chaos, humor, and heart of military enlistment and life in a new country’s army.

This memoir follows a drafted man through the dizzying first days of service, from homesickness and fear to the stubborn spark of belonging. Told in a diaristic voice, it captures the sensory overload of barracks, the odd rituals of boot camp, and the mix of laughter and tension that marks early army life. The story spans crowded trains, crowded barracks, rain-soaked days, and the slow build toward becoming a soldier in a diverse company.

• Experience the jumble of emotions as a large, multinational group adjusts to military life.
• Read about daily routines, stifling inspections, and the small comforts that keep spirits up.
• See how friendships form under pressure, even as fears about “the needle” and other rites of passage loom.
• Discover the mix of humor and hardship in the run-up to deployment and travel.

Ideal for readers of veteran memoirs, war-era diaries, and historical accounts of the draft era, offering a human-scale window into a pivotal moment in history.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267476493
• ISBN 13: 9780267476497
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 134