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Colditz P. R. Reid

Colditz By P R Reid

Colditz by P. R. Reid


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Summary

From the Pan Military Classics Series comes the definitive account of life in the famous fortress Colditz Castle.

Colditz Summary

Colditz: The Full Story (Pan Military Classics Series) by P. R. Reid

In Colditz: The Full Story, Major Pat Reid brings together the many dramatic discoveries resulting from researh that has covered the five continents. 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 intellecual 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, he reveals the code systems between the War Ofiice 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.

About P. R. Reid

Major Pat Reid was one of the first captives to be imprisoned at Colditz in the Second World War. The tale of how he escaped from the prison is one of the classics of Twentieth Century literature.

Additional information

GOR001573621
9780330509992
0330509993
Colditz: The Full Story (Pan Military Classics Series) by P. R. Reid
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Pan Macmillan
2009-08-21
416
N/A
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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