This unique contemporary account of prisoner of war escapes, prepared for the Air Ministry in 1951, draws upon first-hand experiences of Germany's notorious camps. It vividly portrays events at Colditz, the 'escapers' gaol', and at Stalag Luft III, where the famous tunnel is described by two of the officers who created it. Escape from Germany reveals the remarkable ingenuity of planning behind the attempts, from the hollowed-out vaulting horse which concealed active tunnellers to strategies for gathering intelligence, ...
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This unique contemporary account of prisoner of war escapes, prepared for the Air Ministry in 1951, draws upon first-hand experiences of Germany's notorious camps. It vividly portrays events at Colditz, the 'escapers' gaol', and at Stalag Luft III, where the famous tunnel is described by two of the officers who created it. Escape from Germany reveals the remarkable ingenuity of planning behind the attempts, from the hollowed-out vaulting horse which concealed active tunnellers to strategies for gathering intelligence, creating false documents and producing clothing and maps. It explores the success - and failure - of journeys outside the camps, as fugitive PoWs struggled to freedom inside beer barrels, leaping from trains or hidden in ships' coal bunkers. Dramatic true stories combine with powerful illustrations to celebrate the spirit and ingenuity of those who battled to be free.
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Very good. The National Archives, Kew, 2009, pb, no creasing to spine, few if any signs of wear to the edges of the covers, pages clean and bright, a good tight secure binding, a near fine copy [B3627][Box 44]
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Fair. The cover has curled corners. The pages show normal wear and tear. Codes or product keys that accompany this product may not be valid. Fast Shipping in a Standard Poly Mailer!
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Good with No dust jacket as issued. Small 4to 9"-11" tall; 391 pages; Trade Edition Paperback, No Dust Jacket, Shows Wear, Water stained, Text not affected.
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Very good. This book is in excellent condition. There may be minimal writing on the inside cover or cover page. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.