Wynn, Stephen
Stalag 383 Bavaria: A History of the Camp, the Escapes and the Liberation
- ISBN 13:
- 9781526757241
- author:
- Wynn, Stephen
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword Military
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 184
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.5 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Germany,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Stalag 383 Bavaria: A History of the Camp, the Escapes and the Liberation Located in a remote valley in Bavaria, Stalag 383 was a unique prisoner of war camp during World War II. Initially used as a training ground for the German Army, it was later converted into a POW camp for Allied non-commissioned officers. The camp's unusual layout, with over 400 huts and numerous clubs catering to various interests, gave it a somewhat holiday-like atmosphere. Life in Stalag 383 was marked by both hardship and camaraderie. Many British service men who were incarcerated there had been captured during the Dunkirk evacuation or the fall of Crete in 1941. The camp's history is one of escape attempts, with many prisoners successfully breaking free from their confines. This book delves into the lives of those who lived and breathed at Stalag 383, featuring previously unpublished photographs that shed light on this fascinating period. Through its pages, Stephen Wynn brings to life the stories of survival, resilience, and friendship that defined life in Stalag 383.
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