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The Diggers of Colditz
- The Classic Australian POW Story about Escape from the Inescapable
- Narrated by: Steve Shanahan
- Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins
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The Diggers of Colditz
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Publisher's Summary
Colditz Castle was Nazi Germany’s infamous "escape-proof" wartime prison, where hundreds of the most determined and resourceful Allied prisoners were sent. Despite having more guards than inmates, Australian Lieutenant Jack Champ and other prisoners tirelessly carried out their campaign to escape from the massive floodlit stronghold, by any means necessary.
In this riveting account - by turns humorous, heartfelt, and tragic - historian Colin Burgess and Lieutenant Jack Champ, from the point of view of the prisoners themselves, tell the story of the 20 Australians who made this castle their "home", and the plans they made that were so crazy that some even achieved the seemingly impossible - escape!
"A stirring testimony of mateship.... We are often on tenterhooks, always impressed by their determination, industry and courage." (Australian Book Review)
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- Joel
- 08-10-2019
An amazing book !
Brilliant book. Both in its writing and the delivery of the voice talent. Full to the brim of amazing anecdotal pow stories and the overall story is incredible. If you are a history buff, want to find out more about our diggers or just appreciate a good story/s, this is the book for you!
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- geoffandkath
- 02-06-2021
Awesome
Well written and well read. Didn't want it to end. Story of a lifetime. Brilliant
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- Anonymous User
- 18-03-2021
Great Stories
Great stories from great blokes. Really makes you proud. Only thing I wish is that it went longer. one of the best Australian history books I have read to date. bravo
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- Adrian
- 27-07-2021
Never give in attitude
Well narated story of exceptional men who never gave in to the Germans under trying conditions.
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