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Item Details
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MOONLESS NIGHT
WARTIME DIARY OF A GREAT ESCAPER |
| By: |
B. A. James |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£14.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
085052900X |
| ISBN 13: |
9780850529005 |
| Publisher: |
PEN & SWORD BOOKS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
15 July, 2002 |
| Pages: |
224 |
| Synopsis: |
From the moment he was shot down to the final whistle, Jimmy James' one aim as a POW of the Germans was to escape.The Great Escaper describes his experiences and those of his fellow prisoners in the most gripping and thrilling manner. The author made more than 12 escape attempts including his participation in The Great Escape, where 50 of the 76 escapees were executed in cold blood on Hitler's orders.On re-capture, James was sent to the infamous Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp where, undeterred, he tunnelled out. That was not the end of his remarkable story.Moonless Night has strong claim to be the finest escape story of the Second World War.A tribute to Squadron Leader B.A James. M.C By Douglas LittlejohnJimmys Home RunThe Stalag's far behind hin nowThe tunnels and the fear,The Search Lights and the Guard DogsThe boredom year by year.The constant nagging hungerThe longing to be free,The final dash for freedomThat could never be. Jimmys made a 'Home Run'He's now at Heavens Gate,The 'Kreggies' are there to greet himThey've had a lengrhy wait!He's the Greatest 'Great Escaper'Jimmys story must be told, He'll be welcomed now in HeavenThe Boldest of the Bold. |
| Illustrations: |
illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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