Derry, Sam
The Rome Escape Line: The Story of the British Organization in Rome Assisting Escaped Prisoners-of-War in 1943-44
- ISBN 13:
- 9781738422401
- author:
- Derry, Sam
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Ironmonger Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 266
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Italy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Rome Escape Line: A Story of Bravery and Deception In the midst of World War II, a small town in Nottinghamshire became the unlikely hub of a daring escape operation. Lt Col Sam Derry, a British officer with a humble background as a plumber, played a pivotal role in smuggling over 4,000 Allied soldiers to safety in Rome. With the assistance of a Vatican-based Irish Monsignor, Derry established a cloak-and-dagger organization that kept thousands of men from falling into Nazi hands. As the Allies advanced on Rome in June 1944, Derry's organization remained one step ahead of the Gestapo, surviving disasters and tortures to hand over the escaped prisoners to the waiting forces. This remarkable story is told by Derry himself, who rose from his pre-war life as a plumber to become Head of MI9 by the end of the war. A gripping and authentic account of one of the Second World War's most extraordinary episodes, The Rome Escape Line is a testament to the bravery and ingenuity of those who risked everything to help others escape the clutches of the enemy.
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