{"product_id":"the-great-epinal-escape-indian-prisoners-of-war-in-german-hands-hardcover","title":"The Great Épinal Escape: Indian Prisoners of War in German Hands - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGhee Bowman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOn 11 May 1944, just four weeks before D-Day, sixty-seven American heavy bombers dropped 168 tons of bombs on the sunlit French town of Épinal on the Moselle river.\u003c\/b\u003e Unbeknownst to the aircrew of the 'Mighty Eighth', this was the temporary home of over 3,000 Indian prisoners of war - and these bombs had just taken down the walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe escapees took food and clothes and set off for the border. If they could make it to Switzerland, neutral territory, they would be safe. But between them and their goal were thousands of Nazis, collaborators and over 100km of French countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Great Épinal Escape\u003c\/i\u003e is the incredible story of the most successful escape of the Second World War. It is the story of how, during a period showcasing the worst of humanity - a period marked by brutality, bloodlust and fascism - ordinary people were able to demonstrate the best of humanity: resilience, support and a warm welcome. Ultimately, it is a story of hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGhee Bowman has a PhD from the University of Exeter. His first book, \u003ci\u003eThe Indian Contingent\u003c\/i\u003e, led him to discover the little-known events at Épinal. He is an experienced international researcher and seasoned public speaker, with a passion for social justice. As a historical consultant (advising on a range of projects including the BBC's \u003ci\u003eThe Pursuit of Love\u003c\/i\u003e), he has established himself as an expert on the Indian Army and the Second World. This is his second book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.98 x 9.42 x 6.54 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 28, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763922403616,"sku":"9781803995007","price":42.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/841672aea067a1f8fdb6a31f0fb3e230.webp?v=1780242456","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-great-epinal-escape-indian-prisoners-of-war-in-german-hands-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}