My Escape From Donington Hall

Author : Gunther Plüschow
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473855267

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My Escape from Donington Hall by Gunther Plüschow Pdf

It was an escape from a PoW camp as daring and fraught with danger as any immortalised by Hollywood. Yet the story is less familiar than most as it concerns the only German prisoner of war to escape from captivity in mainland Britain and make it home during either World War.After being caught in Gibraltar during an earlier attempt to return to his homeland, Pluschow and other captured Germans were shipped to Plymouth and then on to the PoW camp at Donington Hall, where he arrived in May 1915.On July 4 he and fellow prisoner Oskar Trefftz broke out by climbing over two 9ft barbed wire fences, before changing clothes and walking 15 miles to Derby where they caught a train to London.By the next morning the men's escape was featured in the Daily Sketch newspaper with both names and descriptions of the pair. They went their separate ways but Trefftz was recaptured at Millwall Docks. Realising he had to alter his appearance, Pluschow removed his smart tie and handed his coat in at the cloakroom at Blackfriars station. The German then used scraped-up coal dust, boot polish and Vaseline to change his fair hair to greasy black and covered himself in soot to make him appear as a dock worker. Pluschow then stowed away on a Dutch steamer ship at Tilbury docks, talked his way past a policeman in Holland before travelling to Germany by train. Upon his return home he received a hero's welcome and was presented with the Iron Cross First Class.This extraordinary story is told in Gunther's own words for the first time in English.

Author : Kapitänleutnant Gunther Plüschow
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782891031

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My Escape From Donington Hall, Preceded By An Account Of The Siege Of Kiao-Chow In 1915 by Kapitänleutnant Gunther Plüschow Pdf

“An outstanding story of the aerial war and a daring escape from captivity. For the uninitiated this book’s original title, ‘My Escape from Donnington Hall,’ gave few clues as to the astonishing and unique nature of its contents. Its author was a young German, Gunther Plüschow. As an airman in German service at the outbreak of the First World War he was, unusually, serving in China flying a Rumpler-Taube aircraft from the East Asia naval station at Tsingtau that became besieged by joint Japanese and British forces. Plüschow’s attempt to fly to safety, as it became obvious the position would fall, ended in a crash in rice paddies. He set out to walk back to Germany and the many adventures that followed would alone would qualify his story as a remarkable one. However, he was eventually captured and became a prisoner of war. Stories of wartime escape abound, but those who have been incarcerated in England have always been confounded by the difficulties of quitting an island.’ In Plüschow’s case this was exacerbated since in the east he had acquired a distinctive dragon tattoo; yet Plüschow he succeeded and is the only prisoner of war to escape from Britain and make the ‘home run.’ His remarkable narrative of his wartime adventures makes absolutely essential reading and is certainly beyond compare.”-Leonaur Print version. Author — Kapitänleutnant Gunther Plüschow 1886-1931. Translator — Pauline De Chary. D. 1943 Text taken, whole and complete, from the edition published in London, John Lane, 1922. Original Page Count – vii and 243 pages. Illustrations — 2 Illustrations.

Author : Gunther Pluschow
Publisher : Echo Library
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1406860174

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My Escape from Donington Hall (Illustrated Edition) by Gunther Pluschow Pdf

This German aviator was the only prisoner of war to escape back to Germany from Britain during World War I. First published in 1922, this book tells of his escape and is preceded by an account of the siege of Kiao-Chow in 1914 in which he was also involved.

Author : Gunther Pluschow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1922
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1017326925

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My escape from Donington Hall: preceded by an account of the siege of Kiao-Chow in 1915 by Gunther Pluschow Pdf

Author : Gunther Pluschow
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-28
Category : History
ISBN : 1372688897

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MY ESCAPE FROM DONINGTON HALL by Gunther Pluschow Pdf

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Author : Gunther Plüschow
Publisher : Nabu Press
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2014-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1294641751

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My Escape from Donington Hall by Gunther Plüschow Pdf

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Author : Gunther Pluschow,Pauline De Chary
Publisher : Scholar Select
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1296544850

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My Escape from Donington Hall, Preceded by an Account of the Siege of Kiao-Chow in 1915 by Gunther Pluschow,Pauline De Chary Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Gunther Pluschow,Pauline De Chary
Publisher : Franklin Classics
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0342900870

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My Escape from Donington Hall, Preceded by an Account of the Siege of Kiao-Chow in 1915 by Gunther Pluschow,Pauline De Chary Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Gunther Pluschow
Publisher : Scholar's Choice
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1294993097

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My Escape from Donington Hall by Gunther Pluschow Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Hugh Durnford
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-16
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780486122175

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Tunnelling to Freedom and Other Escape Narratives from World War I by Hugh Durnford Pdf

These 17 remarkable real-life stories are recounted by prisoners of war who used their wits to win their freedom. Their tales of remarkable resourcefulness and ingenuity combine the gritty realities of fact.

Author : Martin W. Bowman
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-08-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473863248

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Escaping Soldiers and Airmen of World War I by Martin W. Bowman Pdf

This thrilling new volume from Martin Bowman focusses on British, Canadian, Australian and German soldiers and airmen who were captured during the First World War. Determined that they wouldnt spend the rest of the conflict incarcerated uselessly behind bars, they endeavored to escape. These are their stories.All aspects of prison life are covered here, and the author examines the various escape tactics that were employed by British soldiers and airmen held in PoW camps all over Germany and Turkey. In order to provide a balanced account, the author has also uncovered stories of German navy and army escapees who attempted to flee from England.Each chapter is preceded by an account which explains the types of camps used in Britain and Germany, the numbers involved, the food, the camp money system for worker prisoners and a general appreciation of the conditions and chronology. Firsthand accounts from the prisoners themselves are then woven into the picture, creating an authentic sense of the PoW experience.The emphasis of this unique book is placed on the human story of the main characters, the unparalleled action on the Western Front and the interaction and camaraderie experienced between soldiers and airmen held in prison camps in England, Germany and Turkey during the Second World War.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1078 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1922
Category : London (England)
ISBN : UIUC:30112072527457

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The Graphic by Anonim Pdf

Author : Daniel Krebs,Lorien Foote
Publisher : University Press of Kansas
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780700630516

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Useful Captives by Daniel Krebs,Lorien Foote Pdf

Useful Captives: The Role of POWs in American Military Conflicts is a wide-ranging investigation of the integral role prisoners of war (POWs) have played in the economic, cultural, political, and military aspects of American warfare. In Useful Captives volume editors Daniel Krebs and Lorien Foote and their contributors explore the wide range of roles that captives play in times of conflict: hostages used to negotiate vital points of contention between combatants, consumers, laborers, propaganda tools, objects of indoctrination, proof of military success, symbols, political instruments, exemplars of manhood ideals, loyal and disloyal soldiers, and agents of change in society. The book’s eleven chapters cover conflicts involving Americans, ranging from colonial warfare on the Creek-Georgia border in the late eighteenth century, the American Revolution, the Civil War, the Great War, World War II, to twenty-first century U.S. drone warfare. This long historical horizon enables the reader to go beyond the prison camp experience of POWs to better understand the many ways they influence the nature and course of military conflict. Useful Captives shows the vital role that prisoners of war play in American warfare and reveals the cultural contexts of warfare, the shaping and altering of military policies, the process of state-building, the impacts upon the economy and environment of the conflict zone, their special place in propaganda and political symbolism, and the importance of public history in shaping national memory.

Author : Paul Cohen-Portheim
Publisher : Boiler House Press
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781915812056

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Time Stood Still: My Internment in England, 1914-1918 by Paul Cohen-Portheim Pdf

A masterpiece of humanism, Time Stood Still recounts Paul Cohen-Portheim's years of internment in England as an enemy alien during World War One. An artist and theatre designer, he at first viewed internment as a sort of holiday: 'Should I bring my bathing things and evening dress?' he asked the policeman taking him prisoner. Though confined in a 'gentleman's camp' near Wakefield, as Cohen-Portheim shows with grace, humour, and deep compassion, even under the best conditions, the simple act of being confined and placed in a sort of limbo is a form of torture: 'Where there is no aim, no object, no sense, there is no time.' Time Stood Still is a passionate but balanced argument against internment and its inherently dehumanizing effects. 'Cohen-Portheim is a beautiful writer. It’s an important book not just in concentration camp history, but in world history.' - Andrea Pitzer, author of One Long Night: A Global History of Concentration Camp 'Splendid in its restraint, its sanity, and its understanding of war ... a civilian All Quiet on the Western Front' - The New York Times Time Stood Still continues the mission of Recovered Books series to rescue exceptional books long unavailable to today’s readers.

Author : Brian Murdoch
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2016-03-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317128441

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German Literature and the First World War: The Anti-War Tradition by Brian Murdoch Pdf

The period immediately following the end of the First World War witnessed an outpouring of artistic and literary creativity, as those that had lived through the war years sought to communicate their experiences and opinions. In Germany this manifested itself broadly into two camps, one condemning the war outright; the other condemning the defeat. Of the former, Erich Maria Remarque’s All Quiet on the Western Front remains the archetypal example of an anti-war novel, and one that has become synonymous with the Great War. Yet the tremendous and enduring popularity of Remarque’s work has to some extent eclipsed a plethora of other German anti-war writers, such as Hans Chlumberg, Ernst Johannsen and Adrienne Thomas. In order to provide a more rounded view of German anti-war literature, this volume offers a selection of essays published by Brian Murdoch over the past twenty years. Beginning with a newly written introduction, providing the context for the volume and surveying recent developments in the subject, the essays that follow range broadly over the German anti-war literary tradition, telling us much about the shifting and contested nature of the war. The volume also touches upon subjects such as responsibility, victimhood, the problem of historical hiatus in the production and reception of novels, drama, poetry, film and other literature written during the war, in the Weimar Republic, and in the Third Reich. The collection also underlines the potential dangers of using novels as historical sources even when they look like diaries. One essay was previously unpublished, two have been augmented, and three are translated into English for the first time. Taken together they offer a fascinating insight into the cultural memory and literary legacy of the First World War and German anti-war texts.