Colditz, The German Viewpoint by Reinhold Eggers. S/C. 221 pp.1972

Colditz Castle is the most famous of the German prisoner of war camps, holding officer prisoners of all nations, except the Soviet Union. Many daring escapes were undertaken. During the latter part of the war the author was in charge of security and he reveals for the first time from the German side what happened in Colditz. Translated from the German.

First edition published 1961 in Great Britain by Robert Hale. This is the first New English Library paperback edition of 1972. Condition: Good. Softcover somewhat scuffed. Spine bleached. Page edges and pages browned. Stamp and previous owner's inscription on halftitle.