Frederick Read – A War Fought Behind The Wire

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'A War Fought Behind The Wire' is Frederick Read's tale of life in the British army, 1925 - 1947, including his war-time experiences. A WAR FOUGHT BEHIND THE WIRE (86 pages)  

Sights, Sounds, Memories: South African Soldier Experiences Of The Second World War

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Synopsis: The Second World War involved most of the countries of the world and left so many millions dead and maimed, disorganised and devastated through personal and communal loss. This book recovers some of South Africa’s soldiers’ experiences…

Ordnance Survey

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For many years Ordnance Survey had strong links with the British Army, principally with the Royal Engineers. In common with many employers Ordnance Survey had staff serving in military units. Some, inevitably were captured and some died. These…

Transfers from Italian Camps to Lamsdorf

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The attached list of prisoners were transferred from PG 82 Laterina to Lamsdorf  22nd July 1943.  Men who were not previously held at PG 82 were transferred there prior to the transfer. Transfers From Italian Camps To Lamsdorf 1943 Map…

John Philip Gelly – Biography

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The attached Preface, Biography and Map of Escape Route, form part of the memoirs of Lt John Philip Gelly. They tell of the battle at Sidi Nsir, his capture on 26th February 1943, his escape from PG 49 in September 1943 and the bravery of Italian…

German Seizure of British POWs from the Italians

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An order from British military intelligence allowed the Germans to seize 50,000 Allied prisoners of war from the Italians during the Second World War and transport them to camps in Germany and Poland. Order P/W 87190, issued on 7 June 1943,…

The Handbook of Modern Irregular Warfare

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The Handbook of Modern Irregular Warfare was a confidential document Escape No Longer A Sport

Just Another Country Boy and an unwilling guest of Hitler

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Just Another Country Boy and an unwilling guest of Hitler describes the life of Ken Latheron. It was compiled and edited by Julia Stephen. Just Another Country Boy And An Unwilling Guest Of Hitler

Stalag VIIIB/344 Lamsdorf POWs captured during the Dieppe Raid

Many of the POWs held in Stalag VIIIB/344 were men from The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada, captured during the Dieppe Raid 19 August, 1942.

Horace William Austin – Capture and Evasion 1943

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Information provided by Rob Austin (son): My father, 1st Lieutenant HORACE WILLIAM AUSTIN, JR. (1921-1966) Serial # O-793711, Aircraft Commander of B-24D Southern Comfort shot down over Foggia, Italy, August 16, 1943 was captured by Italian…