Prisoners Of The Castle: An Epic Story Of Survival And Escape From Colditz, The Nazis' Fortress Prison

Prisoners Of The Castle: An Epic Story Of Survival And Escape From Colditz, The Nazis' Fortress Prison

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New York Times Bestseller The Entertaining [And] Oftenmoving Account (The Wall Street Journal) Of The Remarkable Pows Whose Relentlessly Creative Attempts To Escape A Notorious Nazi Prison Embodied The Spirit Of Resistance Against Fascism, From The Author Of The Spy And The Traitormacintyre Has A Knack For Finding The Most Fascinating Story Lines In History.David Grann, Author Of The Wager And Killers Of The Flower Moonin This Gripping Narrative, Ben Macintyre Tackles One Of The Most Famous Prison Stories In History And Makes It Utterly His Own. During World War Ii, The German Army Used The Towering Colditz Castle To Hold The Most Defiant Allied Prisoners. For Four Years, These Prisoners Of The Castle Tested Its Walls And Its Guards With Ingenious Escape Attempts That Would Become Legend.But As Macintyre Shows, The Story Of Colditz Was About Much More Than Escape. Its Population Represented A Society In Miniature, Full Of Heroes And Traitors, Class Conflicts And Secret Alliances, And The Full Range Of Human Joy And Despair. In Macintyres Telling, Colditzs Most Famous Nameslike The Indomitable Pat Reidshare Glory With Lesser Known But Equally Remarkable Characters Like Indian Doctor Birendranath Mazumdar Whose Ill Treatment, Hunger Strike, And Eventual Escape Read Like Fiction; Florimond Duke, Americas Oldest Paratrooper And Least Successful Secret Agent; And Christopher Clayton Hutton, The Brilliant Inventor Employed By British Intelligence To Manufacture Covert Escape Aids For Pows.Prisoners Of The Castle Traces The Wars Arc From Within Colditzs Stone Walls, Where The Stakes Rose As Hitlers War Machine Faltered And The Men Feared That Liberation Would Not Come Soon Enough To Spare Them A Grisly Fate At The Hands Of The Nazis. Bringing Together The Wartime Intrigue Of His Acclaimed Operation Mincemeat And Keen Psychological Portraits Of His Bestselling Truelife Spy Stories, Macintyre Has Breathed New Life Into One Of The Greatest War Stories Ever Told.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: What is the main theme of 'Prisoners of the Castle'? A: 'Prisoners of the Castle' explores the remarkable stories of Allied prisoners during World War II who attempted to escape from Colditz Castle, a notorious Nazi prison. It delves into themes of survival, ingenuity, and the human spirit's resistance against fascism.
  • Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Ben Macintyre, known for his engaging narratives on historical events and espionage.
  • Q: When was 'Prisoners of the Castle' published? A: 'Prisoners of the Castle' was published on August 1, 2023.
  • Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
  • Q: How many pages are in 'Prisoners of the Castle'? A: The book contains 384 pages.
  • Q: Is the book suitable for readers interested in espionage? A: Yes, 'Prisoners of the Castle' falls under the category of espionage and is particularly suited for readers interested in historical accounts of World War II and espionage-related narratives.
  • Q: What are some notable characters mentioned in the book? A: The book features notable figures such as Pat Reid, an indomitable prisoner, and Birendranath Mazumdar, an Indian doctor whose experiences highlight the diverse array of characters within Colditz.
  • Q: Is there any specific historical accuracy in the book? A: 'Prisoners of the Castle' is based on historical events and aims to provide a factual account of the experiences of prisoners at Colditz Castle during World War II, as researched and presented by Ben Macintyre.
  • Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: 'Prisoners of the Castle' is targeted towards history enthusiasts, particularly those interested in World War II, military history, and stories of resilience.
  • Q: What makes this book stand out among other historical accounts? A: Ben Macintyre's storytelling style, combined with his ability to weave intricate details of human experiences and psychological portraits, makes 'Prisoners of the Castle' stand out as a compelling and engaging historical narrative.