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LoC No.: 18007366

Title: Outwitting the Hun: My Escape from a German Prison Camp

Note: Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by sp1nd, Richard J. Shiffer and the Distributed
Proofreading volunteers at http: //www.pgdp.net for Project
Gutenberg. (This file was produced from images generously
made available by The Internet Archive.)

Summary: "Outwitting the Hun: My Escape from a German Prison Camp" by Pat O'Brien is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book details O'Brien's experiences as a pilot in the Royal Flying Corps during World War I, highlighting his capture and subsequent escape from a German prisoner camp. The narrative offers a firsthand perspective on the trials faced by a soldier during the war, as well as the themes of resilience and hope amidst despair. The opening of the book introduces O'Brien's backstory, including his journey from Canada to England to enlist as a pilot and the camaraderie he shared with fellow officers. It outlines the perilous conditions they faced, with many becoming casualties of war within months. O'Brien reflects on the psychological toll of his experiences, his eventual capture, and the camaraderie among prisoners. His narrative sets the stage for an inspiring tale of escape against overwhelming odds, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and the belief in miracles even in dire circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: O'Brien, Pat, -1920

EBook No.: 42490

Published: Apr 8, 2013

Downloads: 151

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Prisoners and prisons, German

Subject: Prisoner-of-war escapes

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 18007366

Title: Outwitting the Hun: My Escape from a German Prison Camp

Note: Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by sp1nd, Richard J. Shiffer and the Distributed
Proofreading volunteers at http: //www.pgdp.net for Project
Gutenberg. (This file was produced from images generously
made available by The Internet Archive.)

Summary: "Outwitting the Hun: My Escape from a German Prison Camp" by Pat O'Brien is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book details O'Brien's experiences as a pilot in the Royal Flying Corps during World War I, highlighting his capture and subsequent escape from a German prisoner camp. The narrative offers a firsthand perspective on the trials faced by a soldier during the war, as well as the themes of resilience and hope amidst despair. The opening of the book introduces O'Brien's backstory, including his journey from Canada to England to enlist as a pilot and the camaraderie he shared with fellow officers. It outlines the perilous conditions they faced, with many becoming casualties of war within months. O'Brien reflects on the psychological toll of his experiences, his eventual capture, and the camaraderie among prisoners. His narrative sets the stage for an inspiring tale of escape against overwhelming odds, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and the belief in miracles even in dire circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: O'Brien, Pat, -1920

EBook No.: 42490

Published: Apr 8, 2013

Downloads: 151

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Prisoners and prisons, German

Subject: Prisoner-of-war escapes

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.