Outwitting the Hun: My Escape from a German Prison Camp by Pat O'Brien
QR code
"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.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | O'Brien, Pat, -1920 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 18007366 |
| Title | Outwitting the Hun: My Escape from a German Prison Camp |
| Credits |
Produced by sp1nd, Richard J. Shiffer and the Distributed Proofreading volunteers at www.pgdp.net for Project Gutenberg. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Prisoners and prisons, German |
| Subject | Prisoner-of-war escapes |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42490 |
| Release Date | Apr 8, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 476 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!