The Great Escape

The Great Escape

$40.00 AUD

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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 AND FABER LIMITED, 1955

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings

This gripping historical account, The Great Escape, chronicles the audacious efforts of Allied prisoners of war to break free from a high-security German POW camp during World War II. The narrative vividly reconstructs the meticulous planning, ingenious tunneling, and sheer determination that defined one of history's most daring escapes. It presents a thrilling testament to human resilience and the unyielding spirit of freedom amidst the brutal realities of wartime captivity. Brickhill's work details the individual stories of courage and sacrifice, illustrating the extraordinary lengths men would go to reclaim their liberty. The tone is suspenseful and inspiring, capturing the high stakes and profound bravery of the participants.

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Description

Author: Paul Brickhill
Binding: Hardback
Published: FABER AND FABER LIMITED, 1955

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings

This gripping historical account, The Great Escape, chronicles the audacious efforts of Allied prisoners of war to break free from a high-security German POW camp during World War II. The narrative vividly reconstructs the meticulous planning, ingenious tunneling, and sheer determination that defined one of history's most daring escapes. It presents a thrilling testament to human resilience and the unyielding spirit of freedom amidst the brutal realities of wartime captivity. Brickhill's work details the individual stories of courage and sacrifice, illustrating the extraordinary lengths men would go to reclaim their liberty. The tone is suspenseful and inspiring, capturing the high stakes and profound bravery of the participants.