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Churchill's great escapes, seven incredible escapes made by WWII heroes, Damien Lewis

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Churchill's great escapes, seven incredible escapes made by WWII heroes, Damien Lewis

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 311-320) and index

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contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrationsplates

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Churchill's great escapes

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1312674030

Responsibility statement

Damien Lewis

Sub title

seven incredible escapes made by WWII heroes

Summary

"From #1 internationally bestselling author, war reporter, and award-winning historian Damien Lewis, the thrillingly-told stories of the seven most daring WWII escapes executed by the legendary British fighting force known as the Special Air Force or SAS, a unit that specialized in raids and answered to Churchill. An authentically gripping roller-coaster ride, Churchill's Great Escapes extols the uncommon bravery of these heroes who epitomize the esprit de corps and daring of Britain's finest elite fighting forces. It is true-life white-knuckle adventure of the highest caliber." --, Publisher marketing

Table Of Contents

Author's note -- Preface -- Great escape one: Escape from Colossus -- Great escape two: Mutiny and marooned at sea -- Great escape three: From the African Desert to the frozen north -- Great escape four: Escape or die -- Great escape five: Unbreakable -- Great escape six: Defeating Hitler's Commando Order -- Great escape seven: Across enemy lines

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Seven incredible escapes made by WWII heroes7 incredible escapes made by World War 2 heroes

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