Escaper's Progress by James David

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Escaper's Progress by James David

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Escaper's Progress by James David

David James was in Motor Gunboats (with Robert Hichens of Gunboat Command.) Captured in February 1943 after abandoning ship as a result of a fierce engagement with three German armed trawlers in the North Sea he was imprisoned in Dulag Marlag.His first tunnel was discovered before completion. In December 1943 he succeeded in escaping during the weekly bath house visit and was on the run for almost a week disguised as an officer of the Royal Bulgarian Navy. He was captured after several close calls while attempting to board a ship at Lubeck.In February 1944 he escaped again this time dressed as a Swedish sailor and travelled by train to Bremen, Hamburg, Lubeck, Rostock finishing up in Danzig, all the while searching for a suitable ship. He eventually succeeded in reaching Stockholm after 2��� days in the extreme heat of a ship's engine room. His superbly written narrative is full of suspense and excitement.

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ISBN 13 9781844158430
ISBN 10 1844158438
Title Escaper's Progress
Author James David
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Year published 2009-04-20
Number of pages 224
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.