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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.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9781399073233
- 1399073230
- 9781399073219
- 1399073214
- OCLC:
- 1477220484
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