Escape from Hitler's Reich : Amazing Stories of PoW Escapes by Allied Airmen in WW2.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bowman, Martin W.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

World War, 1939-1945.

Escapes.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (226 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2025.

Summary:

This book recounts the extraordinary tales of Allied airmen who escaped from German PoW camps during World War II. Written by Martin W. Bowman, it provides detailed accounts of heroic escapes, including the first successful 'home run' by Flying Officer Harry Burton. The narrative highlights the challenges faced by these airmen, the ingenuity they displayed, and the crucial support of European Resistance groups in countries like Belgium, France, and Holland. The work is a tribute to the bravery and resilience of these men and their allies, offering insights into the dangers and complexities of escape and evasion during wartime. It is intended for readers interested in military history, World War II, and stories of human courage. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Book Title

Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgements

Prologue

Chapter 1 Against the Wind

Chapter 2 My Escape Through Belgium and France

Chapter 3 Wingless Journey

Chapter 4 O'Leary Line to Freedom

Chapter 5 Heydekrug

Chapter 6 Comet Line Escape Flight Sergeant Stanley Munns

Plates

Chapter 7 The Ides of March

Chapter 8 The Great Escape

Chapter 9 'Home by Christmas 1945?'

Postscript The Legend that is Colditz

Index

Back Cover.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781399073233

1399073230

9781399073219

1399073214

OCLC:

1477220484