The Great Escape

The Great Escape

$20.00 AUD

Availability: in stock at our Tullamarine warehouse

Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Paul Brickhill
Binding: Hardback
Published: Faber & Faber, 1954

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings

Paul Brickhill's The Great Escape chronicles the audacious true story of Allied prisoners of war who engineered one of the most elaborate mass escapes in history from a German POW camp during World War II. This gripping narrative details the meticulous planning, ingenious tunneling efforts, and the sheer determination of the men involved, presenting a vivid account of their courage and resilience under extraordinary circumstances. The book illustrates the intricate network of cooperation and the psychological warfare waged between captors and captives, culminating in a suspenseful and ultimately tragic bid for freedom. It stands as a powerful testament to the human spirit's enduring quest for liberty amidst the horrors of war.

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Description

Author: Paul Brickhill
Binding: Hardback
Published: Faber & Faber, 1954

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings

Paul Brickhill's The Great Escape chronicles the audacious true story of Allied prisoners of war who engineered one of the most elaborate mass escapes in history from a German POW camp during World War II. This gripping narrative details the meticulous planning, ingenious tunneling efforts, and the sheer determination of the men involved, presenting a vivid account of their courage and resilience under extraordinary circumstances. The book illustrates the intricate network of cooperation and the psychological warfare waged between captors and captives, culminating in a suspenseful and ultimately tragic bid for freedom. It stands as a powerful testament to the human spirit's enduring quest for liberty amidst the horrors of war.