- Mass Market Paperback: 236 pages
- Publisher: Fawcett; Reissue edition (17 Oct 1994)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0449210685
- ISBN-13: 978-0449210680
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.4 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,910,721 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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.
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.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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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The Great Escape
A legend of WWII, this story is a must-read for anyone with an iota of interest in the European theatre of the war. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Chris Furley
One of the BEST escape books SPOILED by a cover from a movie.
This review is for the hardcover edition printed and published by Cassell Military Classics and they SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF THEMSELVES! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Wayne Cooper
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This was the first non-fiction book I'd ever read (about 3 years ago) and i don't think I've returned to fiction yet! Read more
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First Class WW2 Escapology Reading
This book tells it as it really was. There are fascinating details that come to light in this book that because of time restraints, could not possibly have been included in the... Read more
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The Great Escape (Cassell Military Paperbacks)Paul Brickhill's book is a classic, and a must read for both the casual reader or anyone interested in WWII. Read more
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Gripping from start to finish
A gripping account of the Great Escapers and their fate. What comes across here most powerfully for me is the resourcefulness and ingenuity of the prisoners in making so much... Read more
Published 22 months ago by John Hopper
This certainly puts Big Brother in context!
Dare I say that everyone, especially schoolkids, should read this book???? A remarkable account of the resolve, determination, ingenuity, craftmanship, and humour of life in a... Read more
Published on 26 Jun 2007 by The Doctor
Great Book- Classic and a True Story !
I bought this book in a jumble sale back in 1979, and found it really gripping. Three decades on, I'm thinking of rereading it, one of the all time classics that inspired a classic... Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2007 by Jay
Very satisfying
The great escape has long been a favourite film of mine and i bought the book because of this. When i read it i was familiar with the storyline but this went in to far greater... Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2006 by D. Mchugh
Brilliant, best read i have had in a long time...
I loved this book!! It is a moving and exciting novel about an expert escape from a Nazi POW camp. It is a fast paced and action packed book, but it is also terribly sad and... Read more
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