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The Traitor of Colditz
The Definitive Untold Account of Colditz Castle: 'Truly revelatory' Damien Lewis
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See moreDrawing on unseen National Archives records, this book reveals the betrayal, espionage, and backstabbing within the ranks of the officers imprisoned in Colditz during WW2. How these men, surrounded by enemies, couldn't even afford to trust each other. And how the Traitor of Colditz almost led them to their deaths.
Drawing on unseen National Archives records, The Traitor of Colditz spans from Auschwitz to the nightclubs of Berlin in a true, epic, spy thriller across World War Two Europe.
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THE GRIPPING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
'A vastly entertaining tale, bursting with astonishing stories and extraordinary characters ... A fascinating read' Sunday Telegraph
'Brilliant ... An amazing story, one I hadn't heard too much about' Dan Snow
It is the depths of the Second World War.
The Germans like to boast that there is 'no escape' from the infamous fortress that is Colditz.
The elite British officers imprisoned there are determined to prove the Nazis wrong and get back into the war.
As the war heats up and the stakes are raised, the Gestapo plant a double-agent inside the prison in a bid to uncover the secrets of the British prisoners. Captain Julius Green of the Army Dental Corps and Sergeant John 'Busty' Brown must risk their lives in a bid to save the lives of hundreds of Allied servicemen and protect the secrets of MI9.
Drawn from unseen records, The Traitor of Colditz brings to light an extraordinary, never-before-told story from the Second World War, an epic tale of how MI9 took on the Nazis and exposed the traitors in their midst.
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The Traitor of Colditz by Robert Verkaik is praised for its intensive research and captivating storytelling, shedding light on a lesser-known narrative of betrayal and espionage during World War II. The book is noted for bringing to life the daring escapes and secret operations of Allied prisoners of war, with a particular focus on the betrayal by Nazi sympathiser Walter Purdy. Critics appreciate Verkaik's skill in unearthing new historical insights, making it a gripping and informative addition to WWII literature.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781802795196
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 16 March 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Headline Welbeck Non-Fiction
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 310g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Robert Verkaik is an author and award-winning journalist. He was the Home Affairs Editor of the Independent and the Security Editor of the Mail on Sunday. He is the author of Defiant: The Untold Story of the Battle of Britain, Posh Boys and Jihadi John: Making of a Terrorist, as well as the Sunday Times Bestseller The Traitor of Colditz. He is a non-practising barrister and lives in Surrey.
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