The Transition All the changes and chances of mortal life. THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER WHEN MY wife and I were seeing an English movie in Poona on 3 September 1939, there was an interruption and a grim announcement: Ladies and Gentlemen: we regret to announce that Great Britain and Germany are at war with each other from today. So World War II had begun. There was a hush in the hall and commotion all over. No one knew what was happening. Confusion reigned supreme. All sorts of rumours were afloat as they always are in times of war. I reported for duty to my Commanding Officer and was ordered to proceed forthwith to Secunderabad to mechan- ize 5 Division. I was a Senior Subaltern and was put in charge of an assignment which usually went to a Major. This was flattering though usual during war when you performed jobs above your rank due to shortage of offi- cers. During this work, I came in close touch with Maj Gen Piggy' Heath, Commander, 5 Division, Brigadier 'Mo' Mayne, who ...
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