Commando to Colditz: Micky Burn's Journey to the Far Side of Tears - The Raid on St Nazaire.. Peter Stanley

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The narrative follows Michael 'Micky' Burn, a soldier whose transformation unfolds from a fascist follower to a commander in the elite Six Troop, 2 Commando. His journey takes a dramatic turn as he becomes a prisoner in Colditz, where he also serves as a communist lecturer. This war story intricately weaves themes of ideology, survival, and personal evolution against the backdrop of conflict and captivity.