Bowman Ghee - The Great Epinal Escape Indian Prisoners Of War In German Hands - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: On 11 May 1944, just four weeks before D - Day sixty - seven American heavy bombers dropped 168 tons of bombs on the sunlit French town of pinal on the Moselle river. Unbeknownst to the aircrew of the Mighty Eighth this was the temporary home of over 3,000 Indian prisoners of war and these bombs had just taken down the walls. The escapees took food and clothes and set off for the border. If they could make it to Switzerland neutral territory they would be safe. But between them and their goal were thousands of Nazis collaborators and over 100km of French countryside. The Great pinal Escape is the incredible story of the most successful escape of the Second World War. It is the story of how during a period showcasing the worst of humanity a period marked by brutality bloodlust and fascism ordinary people were able to demonstrate the best of humanity: resilience support and a warm welcome. Ultimately it is a story of hope.
Title: The Great Epinal Escape Indian Prisoners Of War In German Hands
Author(s): Bowman Ghee
Publisher: The History Press Ltd
Barcode: 9781803995007
Pages: 20 Illustrations, Black And White
Publication Date: 1/28/2025
Category: Prisoners Of War