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Four-Fifty Miles to Freedom
Hardcover
Military BiographiesGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781023202664
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 158
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Four-Fifty Miles to Freedom recounts a remarkable story of survival and escape during World War II. Authored by Maurice Andrew Brackenreed Johnston and Kenneth Darlaston Yearsley, this gripping account details the experiences of prisoners of war and their daring attempts to break free from captivity. A testament to human resilience, the book immerses readers in the challenges and dangers faced by those held captive, revealing their ingenuity and unwavering determination to regain their freedom.
Spanning the harsh realities of wartime imprisonment to the meticulous planning and execution of elaborate escape attempts, Four-Fifty Miles to Freedom stands as a significant contribution to military history. Readers interested in prisoner-of-war narratives, guerrilla warfare tactics, and true-life military biographies will find this meticulously prepared edition a compelling and insightful read. Explore the courage and resourcefulness required to undertake such a perilous journey in this timeless story of hope and perseverance.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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