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 twenty 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
Grace
2025-02-19
A fantastic book! I wonder how I haven’t yet heard about it until now. A lot of great history, and humor, as well as of course human sufferings, and in particular the idiocy of war! No war ever leads anywhere in any way! I sincerely hope we can maintain peace in our world, to show that we have finally learned our lesson, and can finally live up to the saying: “Never again!” Because as of now several never again have happened and vis-à-vis until now the saying has been:”Never Again, Again!” So please let’s go into the future with logic, love, compassion and peace in our minds and hearts! Regards, Grace
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