"The Great Escape" (book by Paul Brickhill)

"The Great Escape" by Paul Brickhill chronicles the daring mass escape from Stalag Luft III, a German POW camp during World War II. The book details the meticulous planning by Allied prisoners, who worked tirelessly to dig tunnels and gather resources, aiming to free as many men as possible. Ultimately, 76 prisoners escaped through a tunnel, but most were recaptured, and several were executed on Hitler’s orders. The story highlights resilience, ingenuity, and the human spirit under extreme adversity, becoming a legendary symbol of resistance and ingenuity during wartime.