Colditz: Prisoners of the Castle
by Ben Macintyre
An excellent account of the characters and life in one of the most infamous World War II POW camps. Even if you think you know the story of Colditz, Ben Macintyre brings new insights and context to the Gothic castle, its inhabitants and the surrounding area.
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