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Discover the gripping tale of survival and camaraderie in 'Colditz: The Full Story' by Major Pat Reid. This compelling B-format paperback, published by Pan Macmillan UK in 2021, reveals the harrowing experiences of soldiers from various nations—Belgian, Czech, Dutch, French, German, and more—who were held captive in the infamous Colditz Castle during World War II. With over 432 pages of immersive storytelling, Reid incorporates his extensive research and firsthand experiences as one of the earliest captives at Colditz. Experience the thrill of over 300 escape attempts, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit even in the most oppressive conditions. The author sheds light on unique code systems developed between the War Office and Colditz, the intelligence on Germany's secret weapons, and the complex dynamics among the prisoners, including the presence of traitors and non-collaborators. This book is not just a recounting of events but a true story that embodies the mythical qualities found in legends, making it a timeless addition to any World War II history collection. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529048094
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 432
Description:
In Colditz: The Full Story, Major Pat Reid brings together his extensive research and many dramatic discoveries about the supposedly escape-proof prisoner of war camp.
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, from his own experience as one of the first captives to be imprisoned at Colditz during World War Two, 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.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529048094
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 432
Description:
In Colditz: The Full Story, Major Pat Reid brings together his extensive research and many dramatic discoveries about the supposedly escape-proof prisoner of war camp.
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, from his own experience as one of the first captives to be imprisoned at Colditz during World War Two, 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.