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Escaper's Progress: The Remarkable POW Experiences of a Royal Naval Officer
A British naval officer details life as a prisoner of war and his courageous and suspenseful escape attempts during World War II.
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First published April 1, 2009
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August 8, 2019
Great, easy to read book about a young RNVR officers capture and subsequent escape from a POW camp in Germany. It is also interesting to see what life was like in Marlag Nord camp, which was specifically for Navy POW's and run by the Kriegsmarine. The author describes all relevant things in great detail, while not lingering too long on the stories and keeps your interest peaked throughout the book. And even though it was first published in 1947, there does not seem to be hatred or propaganda as in lots of other books written so shortly after the war. Great book and highly recommended for anyone looking for a refreshing POW Escape book.
April 22, 2025
A good friend of mine recommended this book. She is the granddaughter of the author and couldn't be happier that I enjoyed reading and learning about her family and what an incredible life her grandfather led. I have been wanting to read more about WWII for a long while and this book has given me that kick up the bum I needed to get back this type of reading again.
The way that David writes made me feel his dry humour whether intentional or not, and his story kept me hooked. Harder to read at times than others, but I am glad that I 'travelled' with him 70 years later.
The way that David writes made me feel his dry humour whether intentional or not, and his story kept me hooked. Harder to read at times than others, but I am glad that I 'travelled' with him 70 years later.
September 6, 2018
A GRIPPING TALE OF WW2 ESCAPE AND COURAGE
A true account of bravery and resourcefulness told modesty by an WW2 R.A.F Officer captured by the Germans, who successfully escaped from a prison-of-war camp to continue serving his country.
A true account of bravery and resourcefulness told modesty by an WW2 R.A.F Officer captured by the Germans, who successfully escaped from a prison-of-war camp to continue serving his country.
April 8, 2018
Great tale
Enjoy all the trials and excitement of the authors journey from capture to freedom. A great read from start to finish.
Enjoy all the trials and excitement of the authors journey from capture to freedom. A great read from start to finish.
January 27, 2019
A very interesting read
A story to gladden the heart An escape from wartime captivity by a brave man who had some luck along the way
A story to gladden the heart An escape from wartime captivity by a brave man who had some luck along the way
March 5, 2017
Such a brave adventure that not many men would consider trying.
Very brave, so we're all pows who didn't escape.
Written brilliantly easy to read and follow, I would recommend this book to everyone.
Very brave, so we're all pows who didn't escape.
Written brilliantly easy to read and follow, I would recommend this book to everyone.
July 7, 2019
1943 Personal account of escape from a German POW camp
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