Explore the latest books of this year!
Bookbot

The Great Desert Escape

How the Flight of 25 German Prisoners of War Sparked One of the Largest Manhunts in American History

Parameters

  • 288 pages
  • 11 hours of reading

More about the book

Focusing on a remarkable yet obscure event, the narrative details the escape of 25 German sailors from an American POW camp during World War II. These determined individuals meticulously tunneled through challenging terrain and traversed the harsh Arizona desert, aiming for sympathetic contacts in Mexico to aid their return to Germany. Drawing from contemporary sources, including newspaper articles and firsthand accounts, the book vividly reconstructs this unique chapter in U.S. history, highlighting both the escapees' resolve and the ensuing manhunt.

Book purchase

The Great Desert Escape, Keith Warren Lloyd

Language
Released
2021
product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
(Paperback)
We’ll email you as soon as we track it down.

Payment methods

No one has rated yet.Add rating