The Big Break - Stephen Dando-Collins - WWII POW Escape - 2017 Hardback

The Big Break: The Greatest American WWII POW Escape Story Never Told by Stephen Dando-Collins.

The remarkable true story of American prisoners of war held at Oflag 64 in Schubin, occupied Poland, and their attempts to escape Nazi captivity during the Second World War.

As the Red Army advanced in 1945 and prisoners were marched west, hundreds seized the opportunity to escape, with around 250 American officers breaking away and heading towards Soviet lines.

Among those featured are General Eisenhower's personal aide, General Patton's son-in-law and Ernest Hemingway's eldest son.

The book also explores the Polish civilians who risked their lives to help the prisoners and the unexpected difficulties the escapees faced after reaching Soviet-controlled territory.

A fascinating, lesser-known WWII escape story for readers interested in prisoners of war, military history and books such as The Great Escape.

2017 St Martin's Press hardback, first edition and first printing, with complete 10-to-1 number line. Original dust jacket included.

Good overall used condition. Please see photographs for condition.

Collection available in Gorey, Co. Wexford, or postage anywhere in Ireland at the buyer's expense.