Daring escapes, ingenious plans and heroic feats are revealed in Major Pat Reid's classic Second World War history of Colditz, the infamous prisoner-of-war camp. The great fortress was supposed to be escape-proof and Reid was one of only a few men who successfully broke out. Now, in Colditz: The Full Story, he draws on extensive research to evoke life in the German camp. He recounts how prisoners from the British Commonwealth, America, Belgium, France, Holland, Czechoslovakia, Germany and Poland were incarcerated in ...
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Daring escapes, ingenious plans and heroic feats are revealed in Major Pat Reid's classic Second World War history of Colditz, the infamous prisoner-of-war camp. The great fortress was supposed to be escape-proof and Reid was one of only a few men who successfully broke out. Now, in Colditz: The Full Story, he draws on extensive research to evoke life in the German camp. He recounts how prisoners from the British Commonwealth, America, Belgium, France, Holland, Czechoslovakia, Germany and Poland were incarcerated in suffocating intimacy - and yet, amongst them, loyalty and generosity thrived. As did plots to escape, most of which were unsuccessful. From his own experience as one of the first captives to be imprisoned in the camp, 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. This is a vivid and fascinating account that pays tribute to the bravery of the men living under enemy control who refused to give up the fight. 'Highly recommended reading' New York Times
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Add this copy of Colditz: the Full Story to cart. $11.60, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1984 by Macmillan.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean From Markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 750grams, ISBN: 0333342690.
Add this copy of Colditz: the Full Story Reid, P. R. to cart. $47.89, very good condition, Sold by GUY'S BOOKS rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1984 by Macmillan.
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Very good; Collectible. FINE COPY, NEVER READ, WITH PERSONAL DEDICATION BY THE AUTHOR, LITTLE LABEL, LITTLE WEAR. FAST SHIPPING FROM UK, PROMPT SERVICE, BUBBLE WRAP.
Add this copy of Colditz: the Full Story (Signed) to cart. $197.31, poor condition, Sold by Burwood Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wickham Market, SUFFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1984 by Macmillan.
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Poor. First Edition. Signed. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 8vo. xii, 346p[16]p of plates: ill, coats of arms, maps, 1 plan, ports; 22cms by 14.5. Original publisher's red cloth lettered gilt at the spine. Signed presentation from the author 'For Nigel I hope you enjoy this book! From Pat Reid. ' Fine in fine dust jacket. No other inscriptions, not price-clipped.
