The One That Got Away eBook James Leasor
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‘A good story, crisply told’ – New York Times
Franz von Werra was the only German prisoner of war to escape and return to Germany after being captured by the Allies. An incredibly charismatic, inventive and self-confident man, he was a Luftwaffe ace shot down in the Battle of Britain. The One that Got Away tells the full and exciting story of his two daring escapes in England and his third and successful escape a leap from the window of a prisoners' train in Canada. Enduring snow and frostbite, he crossed into the then neutral United States. James Leasor's book is based on von Werra's own dictated account of his adventure, coupled with first-hand accounts from many of those involved, and makes for a compelling read. First published in 1953 it was probably the first book about WWII that gave an objective and fair view to both sides, and as such, was an immediate sensation. It was filmed in 1956 with Hardy Kruger starring as von Werra.
The One That Got Away eBook James Leasor
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A very good story of escape from a Germans point of view. Von Werra is obviously a man who likes to expand on his version of events but the authors research into what really took place puts a more credible light on it. I finished the book in 2 days.
Published when few books detailed German experiences during WW2, this is an objective, well-written account of a POW who wasn't content to sit out the war. Read it in the
late '50s and again in the 2000s, and enjoyed it all over again. Very enjoyable read.
It is one of the most surprinsing biographies I have ever read. Highly recommendable!!!
The author did a very good job in separating fact from fiction in his account of Von Werra's escapes during World War 2 and his flight back to Germany, even though in many instances there was just not witnesses to Von Werra's exploits. It is also interesting to see what Von Werra himself told about his adventures and how far he stretched the truth or just simply made up stories. Very enjoyable book and well written.
As the avid reader of survival stories and POW escape stories I bought this book. The prison he escaped from sounds like a bad hotel. I had to quit reading during the second escape attempt. It just started to get unbelievable and I quickly lost interest. To give an example they are trying to dig a tunnel 10 meters long. i live on a farm and have dug a lot of holes in my life. They needed to get rid of a tremendous amount of dirt. They just happened to find a well in the prison yard that they easily deposit all the dirt? They have a choir that covers up the noise and they talk about decorating the cells? In my 45 years on this earth I have rarely heard of a prison that had so many luxuries unless it was one here in the states for politicians. I tried to save some money and took a chance but advise picking another book. The Japanese treated their prisoners horribly as do many other nations. I guess the British were kinder and more civilized but I mean why even bother writing a book. What you went through was unpleasant but certainly the Germans did not treat people nearly the same. Again save your money and move on.
I had heard the story from a German World War II Luftwaffe pilot and the book traces the account told to me. The story was common knowledge within the Luftwaffe.
A Really interesting good book to read about German prisoners of war. It is different from the book of the same name as it goes more in to depth about his escape
Finally I got know about the legendary von Werra, the one that got away. So good to know the story was made into a film by the U.K. with Hardy Kruger as von Werra. I have seen that and the book is closer to the fact than the film although that movie was excellent.
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