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The Colditz Story

By: P.R. Reid
Narrated by: Tim Woodward
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Colditz - the dreaded POW camp was supposed to be impregnable. It was the German fortress from which there was no escape. It had been escape-proof in the 1914-18 war and was to be again in the Second World War, according to the Germans... This is the true story that has passed into legend: the story of the incredible courage and daredevil ingenuity of those who refused to admit defeat - those who burrowed, leapt and ran their way to freedom. It is the story of the finest escapers of World War Two, culminating in the author’s own dramatic escape in 1942.

©2001 P.R. Reid (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Europe Germany Military Military & War World World War II War Thought-Provoking Inspiring

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Fantastic, plain and simple. Having read the original book numerous times I was slightly sceptical whether I would enjoy this audiobook. I need not have worried as the audio helped bring the experience to life. I normally only listen to my audiobooks when driving but with this book I found myself sitting in the car even when my journey had finished just to hear the next little bit!

Amazing book and flawlessly narrated a must have for anyone with an interest in military history or real life stories. Having visited Colditz myself the visit only added to how much I enjoyed this audio and i cannot recommend enough for people to take that pilgrimage like I did.

A Great Escape From Life!

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As a kid growing up in the 60s & 70s along wth Stingray and Thunderbirds these daring men and their like become my heroes.
I watched with fascination the films and television programmes documenting their exploits.
I've enjoyed every single syllable of this book and my one complaint would be that it finished too quickly.
The narrator did a fine job and I look forward to the next instalment.

Childhood heroes .

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Amazing to read of the escape stories from one of the most famous POW camps

Brilliant Stories from a famous POW Camp

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I loved this, well detailed learnt quite a bit about the history of Colditz

excellent listening

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65 years ago this tale of daring do inspired me to remove floorboards to get under my house. The story is still fascinating with moments of heroism but its delivery seems rather flat now.

Nostalgia is not as good as it used to be.

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