During the Second World War, countless millions of men and women, both in the armed forces and in civilian life, found themselves in life-threatening situations where the odds were stacked against them. In the vast majority of cases, their experiences and the outcome of their adventures will inevitably never come to light, but when they do, we cannot help but feel inspired. In this thought-provoking book, the author has compiled numerous different accounts that make for fascinating reading. It tells the stories of people who fought in jungles, deserts, on and under the sea, in mountains, valleys and plains, in prison camps, in air battles or as refugees in enemy territory. In almost every part of the world, under countless extremely adverse circumstances, our ancestors faced an inevitable choice flee, survive or die. This collection of stories shows us the resilience and stoicism we need to face the ultimate challenge. The strongest force in democratic countries is the determination and self-sacrifice of ordinary people to fight and persevere for their families, their country and their freedom.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Evans, Bryan
Title
Escape, survive - or die
Details
English text, 80 bw-illustrations. 256 pages.
State
new
Subtitle
Inspiring Stories of Survival During WW II
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Church Street 47 S70 2AS South Yorkshire Vereinigtes Königreich
