Found this in The Salvation Army Charity Shop (Walworth Road) on a little bargain book buying Binge for only 10p.

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"The Colditz Story

Colditz - the dreaded Greman P.O.W. camp had the reputation of being totally escape-proof.

This is the story that has now passed into legend: the story of the incredible courage and dare-devil ingenuity of those who refused to admit defeat, who burrowed, leapt and ran their way to freedom; the story of the finest escapers of World War II, culminating in the author's own dramatic escacpe in 1942."

This is not the first book I've read on War or even about escaping (far from it). However, this is an absolute fascinating read on so many different levels! First, it's a true account of POWs, with their many & varied escapes from internment camps during the Second World War, written by s man who was there. I was surprised at all the things the Germans did allow them do and the things that they got away with. Like the Germans used to supply the prisoners with beer! I'm astounded that men successfully escaped from any of these places - especially Colditz Castle! Then there's the whole administration of it all, I had no idea that they informed the British Govenment who they were holding. The POWs families could send parcels the the inmates - and that they actually got to them! There was a postal service that sent the prisoners mail to and from the camps. (How does mail even get through when two sides are at war!?) I also found it interesting that the escaping was inspired by accounts from those who did it during the First World War. Also that the author felt it prudent not to give too much away. Presumably to help those imrpsioned during the next war...? Mind truly blown! I need to read more on this topic.

This lucky book is going off to Belarus to visit a BookCrosser there in Minsk! I wish I could go too. Happy reading!

Received today along with the cute little card!

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