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  • Prisoners of the Castle
  • By: Ben Macintyre
  • Narrated by: Ben Macintyre
  • Length: 13 hrs and 25 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (903 ratings)
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In a forbidding Gothic castle on a hilltop in the heart of Nazi Germany, an unlikely band of British officers spent the Second World War plotting daring escapes from their German captors. Or so the story of Colditz has gone, unchallenged for 70 years. But that tale contains only part of the truth.

The astonishing inside story, revealed for the first time by bestselling historian Ben Macintyre, is a tale of the indomitable human spirit, but also one of class conflict, homosexuality, espionage, insanity and farce. Through an astonishing range of material, Macintyre reveals a remarkable cast of characters, wider than previously seen and hitherto hidden from history, taking in prisoners and captors who were living cheek-by-jowl in a thrilling game of cat and mouse.

From the elitist members of the Colditz Bullingdon Club to America's oldest paratrooper and least successful secret agent, the soldier-prisoners of Colditz were courageous and resilient as well as vulnerable and fearful—and astonishingly imaginative in their desperate escape attempts. Deeply researched and full of incredible human stories, this is the definitive book on Colditz.

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Outstanding

I’ve had an infatuation with Colditz since being a small boy.
I think I’ve read and watched everything possible thus far.
This wonderfully narrated book blows apart some of the previous myths associated with the castle, it’s prisoners and the German guards.
A brilliant and incredibly detailed insight as to the real story behind Colditz.
This really is a must read/listen for anyone even remotely interested in the story.

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Locked up and out

Brilliant but as child of the 50s and an ex Air cadet, my hero Douglas Bader was really shot down sadly

A Ben macintyre narration is always worth a listen.

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Another Great Story...

Really enjoyed another great book from Ben MacIntyre. Well researched and researchable material

narrated by the author is always a winner

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Brilliant

This was SUCH an entertaining and informative book. I loved it. It’s not usually my period - I prefer medieval/early modern, but I heard the author on The Rest is History (excellent podcast with Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland - also highly recommended) and he was so interesting I thought I’d give it a go. So glad I did. I didn’t want it to end!

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Excellent historical narrative

Another master class from Ben McIntyre. Fascinating stories and in-depth research. Highly recommended for those interested in ww2 history

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We'll recounted with sensitive understanding .

Sometimes a little shaky on the continuity technical not Ben.
A magnificent account my father was a POW in Stalag V111B this all resonates including the class differences.

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Most enjoyable read

Once again Ben MacIntyre delivers a great experience for the reader/listener. Informative, entertaining and above all respectful to the memories of all involved.

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Cracking

Another fantastic historical book by Ben Macintyre, incredibly interesting and informative and written in such a way as to make for easy listening.

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Simply Superb.

Another great book from Ben Macintyre, absolutely fascinating insight into the world of Colditz and its characters. Excellently narrated by the author as always, most enjoyable.

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Masterpiece, and without the word SAS in title


Exciting and superbly written, but the story is not compelling as his other books due to the subject. I would like more information on those who managed to escape.
Still a great listen!

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