The Great Épinal Escape: Indian Prisoners of War in German Hands - Hardcover
by Ghee Bowman
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Language:EnglishPublisher:History PressISBN-13:9781803995007ISBN-10:1803995009UPC:9781803995007Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:MilitarySize:9.42 x 6.54 x 0.98 inchesWeight:1.261Product ID:SCDWN1D3K0
The Great Épinal Escape: Indian Prisoners of War in German Hands
On 11 May 1944, just four weeks before D-Day, sixty-seven American heavy bombers dropped 168 tons of bombs on the sunlit French town of Épinal on the Moselle river. Unbeknownst to the aircrew of the 'Mighty Eighth', this was the temporary home of over 3,000 Indian prisoners of war - and these bombs had just taken down the walls.
The escapees took food and clothes and set off for the border. If...
Language:EnglishPublisher:History PressISBN-13:9781803995007ISBN-10:1803995009UPC:9781803995007Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:MilitarySize:9.42 x 6.54 x 0.98 inchesWeight:1.261Product ID:SCDWN1D3K0
Ghee Bowman has a PhD from the University of Exeter. His first book, The Indian Contingent, led him to discover the little-known events at Épinal. He is an experienced international researcher and seasoned public speaker, with a passion for social justice. As a historical consultant (advising on a range of projects including the BBC's The Pursuit of Love), he has established himself as an expert...
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