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The Great Escape (CASSELL MILITARY PAPERBACKS) [Paperback]

Paul Brickhill (Author)

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Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Phoenix; New Ed edition (2 Nov 2000)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0304356875
ISBN-13: 978-0304356874
Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 2.4 x 19.8 cm

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Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 36,605 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #15 in Books > History > World History > World War II 1939-1945 > Prisoners of War
- #83 in Books > History > Europe > Germany

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For sheer suspense, puts the fictioneers to shame. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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One of the most famous true stories from the last war, The GREAT ESCAPE tells how more than six hundred men in a German prisoner-of-war camp worked together to achieve an extraordinary break-out. Every night for a year they dug tunnels, and those who weren't digging forged passports, drew maps, faked weapons and tailored German uniforms and civilian clothes to wear once they had escaped. All of this was conducted under the very noses of their prison guards. When the right night came, the actual escape itself was timed to the split second - but of course, not everything went according to plan...

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5.0 out of 5 stars In memory of the 50, 5 Sep 2002

Mr. G. S. Haigh "Magicands" (Coventry UK) - See all my reviews
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The Great Escape by Paul Brickhill is one of the most compelling reads I have ever had the pleasure of purchasing. We have all seen the film version with Steve Mcqueen but this is the real dirt from a man who was there.
Graphic in detail this book covers every step of the way from arrival at Stalag Luft III, organising the Commitee, forgers, scroungers, tailors, stooges and crafftsmen.
You can feel the tension as they begin to dig the three escape tunnels, Tom, Dick & Harry.
76 POWs escaped on that freezing cold March night in 1944, with snow on the ground they took off on their flight for freedom.
Unfortunately all but 3 were re-captured within days. Very sadly 50 were then executed by the Ghestapo and the SS. Only 23 were returned to Stalag Luft III.
Out of 76 who got out only 3 made it to freedom.
A must read book that outlines the real heartache of not having food, Guards who turned off the Shower before you could wash off the soap, in-fighting amonst prisoners........its all here.
For the sake of the 50 you must read this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, 25 Jan 2002

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This book has everything, partial comedy (the diversions) adventure (escape night) and most poignant of all truth. If you've watched the film it is moving how you see the hopes of many men dashed by the callousness of Gestapo officers. The way the book is written is with heart stopping pace and vivid character developments all of whom really existed in the camp in the 2nd world war - a must.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb - Allied courage during WWII, 19 Feb 2002

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This book documents the true story behind the most famous prisoner of war escape of WWII. Not a motorbike in sight (or indeed an American!), just the story of brave men duty bound to continue the war against Hitler - the man who ultimately ordered their execution. Tragic but uplifting.

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