World War II was the largest and most violent armed conflict known to mankind. It was a global war from 1939 to 1945. It involved a big majority of the world's nations including all the great powers that eventually became two opposing powers; the allies and the Axis. Throughout the years many things have been forgotten about my military career, but there are some things that will never be forgotten. As a machine gunner in the infantry, making two beachhead landings and twice being trapped behind enemy lines. To life as a POW.