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From Stephenville, Texas to Stalag Luft 3

From Stephenville, Texas to Stalag Luft 3

Mikayla Leech / R.O. Henley

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Editorial:
Mikayla Leech
Año de edición:
2025
Materia
Historia
ISBN:
9798218660550

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This isn’t just a WWII history book, but a touching and thoughtful look into one man’s experience, telling the story of his life: 'From Stephenville, Texas to Stalag Luft 3' and beyond. Through his personal journal, firsthand account, letters to and from home, historical documents, and photographs, readers will experience life through his eyes.This one-of-a-kind narrative combines his story alongside words and commentary from his great-granddaughter, connecting generations and creating a deeply personal connection to the past. It’s a story of hope, resilience, and the unrelenting human spirit.Not only one man’s story, this book also honors the courage and sacrifice of over 100 of his fellow prisoners of war from South Compound through their stories and photographs. It’s a tribute to some of the men who endured the unthinkable, a testament to their strength, and a look at the bonds formed in hardships. An emotionally powerful story, this book leaves a lasting impact long after the final page is turned.Details: Hardback, 8.5 x 11 inches, 463 pages, colored ink ISBN: 979-8-218-66055-0 Library of Congress Control Number: 2025908390Available at a lower cost on the Lulu Bookstore. Hardback: $48 | Paperback: $38 lulu.com/spotlight/mikaylaleech/Contents: Early Life, Enlistment in Air Corps, Meeting Barbara, Commissioning a Second Lieutenant, 384th Bomb Group, July 25th, 1943Stories of Being Shot Down/Captured by R.O.’s Crew, R.O.’s Capture, Stalag Luft 3 Arrival, Red Cross Records, Barracks 136, Room 6, Roommate Stories by David B. Adams, Life at Stalag Luft 3, Present-Day Stalag Luft 3, Stalag Luft 3 Commanding Officers, Red Cross Parcels & Cooking, Telegrams, Letters to/from Home, The Great Escape, Padre Mac, Help from Red Cross & YMCA, Forced Evacuation & March, Life in Moosburg, Liberation, Headed Home, USS Lejeune, War Journal, Tuskegee Airmen at Stalag Luft 3, POW Signatures & Stories, POW Newspaper Articles, Life After the War, Texas Department of Transportation, Stalag Luft 3 Reunions, Author’s Note, Acknowledgments, Honorable Mentions, Bibliography, Index.

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