Brickhill, Paul
Escape or Die: True stories of heroic escape in the Second World War
- ISBN 13:
- 9781800324800
- author:
- Brickhill, Paul
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Canelo
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.9 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Military, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Eight true and startling escape stories from the Second World War are presented in this book, showcasing the heroism of servicemen who defied their captors and the bravery of ordinary civilians who helped them. The stories are marked by daring, invention, and doggedness against the odds.
The accounts in this book are remarkable for their resource, determination, and refusal to give up, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges. From the dramatic tale of a Spitfire pilot left for dead in Sicily to the harrowing story of an air gunner forced to bluff his way across the Baltic, every story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience and ingenuity.
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