Kriegie: A tribute to man's ability to face despair with hope; to find a ray of light in the darkness; to survive, with spirit intact, the assault of barism on his love for home, God and country.
By Kennith W. Simmons & SIGNED SPECIAL FIRST EDITION BY Kenneth W. Simmons
1960 Thomas Nelson & Sons Hardcover with the original dust jacket.
This is the true World War II account of American airman Kenneth Simmons (8th Air Force) who was forced to bail out after his B-24 aircraft was damaged on a bombing run over Germany. He describes his capture and imprisonment as a 'kriegie' (prisoner-of-war) at Stalag Luft II.
This book is filled with details of his horrific ordeal including prison life and the complex organization established by the prisoners to help ensure their survival, and to maintain healthy conditions and order. Escape plans are made and tunnels constructed. Near the end of the war, and in the cold of winter, the prisoners are moved on foot to a new location in Germany in what became a "death march" with many prisoners dying or extremely ill.
In late April 1945, units of General George Patton's Third Army reach the camp, and prepare the men for their journey back to the United States.
An incredible true story of a USAF Bombardier who survived his capture in WW II.
The crew members that survived ended up in Stalag Lift II.
The amount of pain and suffering that the POW`s endured was incomprehensible.
They eventually ended up in Stalag Lift 7 after much marching and cattle-car riding and suffering.
After much loss of life they were rescued by General Patton`s Army.
Highly recommend book to anyone who is interested in WWII history
and rare special first edition signed by Kenneth Simmons.
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