The Hated Cage

In 1812, as Britain and America are at war, thousands of American sailors are held captive in Dartmoor, the world’s largest prisoner-of-war camp. Known as the ‘hated cage,’ this prison was designed to break its inmates, yet vibrant communities formed within its granite walls. This book uncovers the extraordinary lives of these men, their daring escape attempts, and the tragic massacre that ultimately shattered their world.