Shot Down: The Secret Diary of One POW's Long March to Freedom - Couverture rigide

Kerr, Alex

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ISBN 10 : 1473878020 ISBN 13 : 9781473878020

Editeur : Pen & Sword Aviation, 2016

Synopsis

Alex Kerr’s Wellington recounts the extraordinary wartime experiences of a twin-engine bomber pilot shot down over Germany in 1941. Initially hospitalized with hopes of repatriation, Kerr soon became a prisoner of war, keeping a secret diary throughout four harrowing years of captivity. The book presents his diary entries, offering a vivid, day-to-day portrayal of life in a German POW camp, including the infamous ‘Long March,’ during which 60 prisoners were killed and 100 wounded. Kerr and a comrade ultimately escaped, navigating front lines, seizing a German mayor’s car, and reaching Brussels to return to Allied territory. His account balances tension and danger with wit, charm, and optimism, highlighting the camaraderie among fellow prisoners. From being shot down to enduring forced marches and orchestrating a daring escape, Kerr’s story is a compelling, authentic chronicle of courage in the Second World War.

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À propos de l'auteur

During his time as a prisoner, Alex Kerr was involved in three escape attempts, one of which included the construction of a 'record breaking' tunnel. He succeeded on his third attempt. After his escape Alex returned to the United Kingdom, before embarking for Australia in August 1945, and arriving in Sydney the following month. Returning to civilian life, Alex married and had five children. He pursued an academic career, ultimately becoming a Professor and Deputy Vice Chancellor of Murdoch University in Western Australia. Alex is a member of the RSL.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pen & Sword Aviation
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1473878020
• ISBN 13: 9781473878020
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 199
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• Personne responsable: non disponible