Growing Up in a Foxhole (New Edition): A Foot Soldier Looks Back...Memoirs of a World War II Vet of the 45th Infantry Division with an Introduction by George Garin - Softcover

Richardson, Stan; Garin, George

Softcover

ISBN 10: 150335122X ISBN 13: 9781503351226

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

Synopsis

The engaging, humble and straightforward memoirs of a Vet of the fabled "Thunderbird" Division in World War II encompassing the last six months of the war. From attempting to hide his sight challenges and enlist in the USA, through the challenges of basic training, to the horrors and pathos of combat along with post war experiences in a defeated nation, Stan never fails to engage the reader with his true feelings and even an occasional bit of humor. Anyone interested in knowing what WWII was like for the "average" (whatever that it) GI will want to read this short book and will not be disappointed. From a reader of the first edition, "No boring rants about one battle after another. Just one soldier's very personal experience in his own words. Well written." And, from another, "You don't have to be a veteran or a military buff to enjoy this book. I am a grandmother and I was completely absorbed, going back into those war years and being reminded of what our boys went through."

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About the Author

After working at Massachusetts Institute of Technology after the war, Stan then worked under contract to the Atomic Energy Commission, later moving to the Environmental Protection Agency when it located in Montgomery, Alabama in 1972. Upon retirement, he and his wife, Chat, lived in rural, east Alabama. Originally from New England, Stan enjoyed going back every year he was able to in order to visit family and friends. He stayed in touch with one of his war buddies throughout all the years. Stan passed away in November, 2012 in Alabama.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 150335122X
• ISBN 13: 9781503351226
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 156