In Colditz: The Full Story, Major Pat Reid brings together the many dramatic discoveries resulting from research that has covered the five continents. From all walks of life, Belgian, Czech, Dutch, French, German and Polish prisoners - as well as those from the British Commonwealth and USA - were incarcerated in suffocating intimacy for five years in an alien and hostile land. Under these conditions, they proved that men could live together and that loyalty and generosity could thrive, transcending the natural prejudices of ...
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In Colditz: The Full Story, Major Pat Reid brings together the many dramatic discoveries resulting from research that has covered the five continents. From all walks of life, Belgian, Czech, Dutch, French, German and Polish prisoners - as well as those from the British Commonwealth and USA - were incarcerated in suffocating intimacy for five years in an alien and hostile land. Under these conditions, they proved that men could live together and that loyalty and generosity could thrive, transcending the natural prejudices of race, creed, language and intellectual diversity. There were more than 300 escape attempts at Colditz and in this fascinating portrayal, Reid vividly describes this unique period in Second World War history. Furthermore, he reveals the code systems between the War Office and Colditz; shows how he obtained information on Germany's secret weapons; and investigates the existence of traitors and the situation of non-collaborators in the castle. This is a true story, which nonetheless possesses the mythical qualities that cause a legend to live forever.
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Seller's Description:
Illustrated by Watton, John. Fair. 278 pages. Black and white illustrations. The story of Colditz camp for Allied POWs in WWII, as told by a man who was imprisoned there. Above-average wear. Modest lean to spine. Binding intact. Bit of foxing to endpapers. Prior owner's name atop first blank leaf, otherwise unmarked. A worthy reading copy.; 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall; Colditz Castle POW Escapes World War 1939-1945 Laufen Tunnel Lt. W.L.B. O'Hara Captain Richard Howe Mairesse Lebrun Hank Wardle Ronnie Littledale Van Doorninck Billie Stephens.
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New. Good. Cover marred by removal of retail sticker. Otherwise clean, tight, bright w/no tears, marks or highlighting. From The Civil War Book Shop. "As close as your computer; as dependable as old Abe.
