Monday, May 10, 2010

Escape from Arnhem: A Glider Pilot's Story, Godfrey Freeman.

Escape from Arnhem: A Glider Pilot's Story, Godfrey Freeman.

The story of two escapes - the first from German captivity, the second from enemy-held territory, both with the help of the Dutch resistances. Freeman also produces some interesting views on the nature of bravery - as is so often the case he underplays his own actions and saw the most bravery in the Dutch civilians who helped so many men to escape from Arnhem. [read full review]

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