The 21 Escapes of Lt Alastair Cram: A compelling story of courage and endurance in the Second World War Free Audiobook Download by David M. Guss
The 21 Escapes of Lt Alastair Cram: A compelling story of courage and endurance in the Second World War is a non-fiction audiobook that tells the story of one lieutenant who, during the war and despite being captured three times, managed to escape from a POW camp on three separate occasions.
In this audiobook, the author [David M. Guss] captures the humanity of a man who inspired others by his courage and endurance during war time. The 21 Escapes of Lt Alastair Cram is an interesting story to listen to as it is a novel that isn't based on true events. It shows different perspectives from people in the german army and civilians when Lt Cram was caught behind enemy lines for 21 days before he was rescued by British soldiers.
Lt. Alastair Cram is an officer of the Royal Air Force stationed in England during World War II and makes a daring escape from occupied France to Spain on foot. Joshua Manning narrates this powerful tale of one man's heroism, fearlessness, and selfless sacrifice to keep another person alive.
The 21 Escapes of Lt Alastair Cram tells the story of Lt. Alastair Cram, a young British pilot who just wanted to make his way in the world, but ended up as a part of history. From the start of the war until reaching his last escape during the battle for Crete, he accomplished twenty-one escapes from enemy territory, becoming one of Britain's most celebrated heroes. This book will allow readers to explore what life would have been like for Cram on and off the battlefield.
This audiobook is based on the true story of Lt Alastair Cram's escape from a POW camp in Italy and recapture. The author, David Guss, tells Cram's story as an illustration of the courage and persistence that kept him alive during the Second World War.
Lt Cram is a prisoner of war in the winter of 1941. He is escaping his captors and trying to escape through the harshest of conditions. He and his fellow soldiers are all malnourished, exhausted, and barely clinging to life. Lt Cram's story reveals the strength that can come with an ability to endure any hardship.
Published Date | 2018-05-31 |
Duration | 12 hours 54 minutes |
Author | David M. Guss |
Narrated | Joshua Manning |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | History |
Parent Category | Military |