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Great War Stories

Great War Stories

THE COLDITZ STORY, THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI, THE BATTLE OF THE RIVER PLATE AND THE DAM BUSTERS.
Military HistoryWorld War II
Pages
699
Published
1980
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection brings together four iconic true stories from World War II, offering a vivid look into the courage and ingenuity displayed during the conflict. Readers will experience the daring escapes from Colditz Castle, the construction of the infamous bridge on the River Kwai, the dramatic naval engagement of the Battle of the River Plate, and the audacious bombing raids of the Dam Busters. Each account provides a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs faced by those involved in the war.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeTenseAdventurous
SurvivalSacrifice

Genres

Military History World War II

Authors

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Dudley Pope

Dudley Pope writes about historical events, with a particular focus on the Great War. His book, Great War Stories, offers readers a collection of narratives from that period.

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Paul Brickhill

Paul Brickhill wrote the gripping true story Reach for the Sky. He's known for his thrilling accounts of wartime heroism.

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Pierre Boulle

Pierre Boulle was a French novelist largely known for two famous works, The Bridge Over the River Kwai (1952) and Planet of the Apes (1963). David Lean made The Bridge over the River Kwai into a motion picture that won several 1957 Oscars, including the Best Picture, and Best Actor for Alec Guinness. Boulle himself won the award for Best Adapted Screenplay despite not having written the screenplay and, by his own admission, not even speaking English. (He gave what is said to be the shorte...

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P. R. Reid

P. R. Reid specializes in stories from the Great War. His collection, Great War Stories, offers readers a direct look at that period.