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OverviewIn 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: P R ReidPublisher: Pan Macmillan Imprint: Pan Books Dimensions: Width: 13.00cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 19.70cm Weight: 0.296kg ISBN: 9781529048094ISBN 10: 1529048095 Pages: 416 Publication Date: 04 February 2021 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews[T]his book is highly recommended reading * The New York Times * Author InformationMajor Pat Reid was one of the first captives to be imprisoned at Colditz in the Second World War. Colditz: The Full Story is the tale of how he escaped from the prison and is one of the classics of Twentieth Century literature. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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