John LewisStempel
The War Behind the Wire: The Life, Death and Glory of British Prisoners of War, 1914-18
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780224909
- author:
- John LewisStempel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W&N
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 2.5 cm
- Genre:
- History, World History, World War II 1939-1945
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The War Behind the Wire: The Life, Death and Glory of British Prisoners of War, 1914-18 The fortunes and fates of 170,000 British soldiers captured by the enemy are revealed in this untold story of the First World War. On capture, British officers and men were told the war was over, but in reality, the war continued behind barbed wire. Prisoners of War fought a war against the German military, the harsh conditions in which they were held, and their own inner demons. Using contemporary records, John Lewis-Stempel brings to life the experiences of British PoWs, including their struggles with starvation, disease, and brutality, as well as their acts of sabotage and escape attempts. The true spirit of the Tommy is exemplified in the PoW camps, far from the trenches, where prisoners showed remarkable courage and resilience. The story is marked by heart-breaking consequences, including the loss of over 12,000 lives, many of them murdered and buried in shallow graves. This book is a powerful tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of Britain's warriors behind the wire.
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