The Colditz myth
S. P. Mackenzie
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The Colditz myth
Published
2004
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pages
446
ISBN-10
0199262101
Description
"Though only one among hundreds of prison camps in which British servicemen were held between 1939 and 1945, Colditz enjoys unparalleled name recognition both in Britain and in many other parts of the English-speaking world. Made famous in print, on film, and through television, Colditz remains a potent symbol of key virtues - including ingenuity and perseverance against apparently overwhelming odds - that form part of the popular mythology surrounding the British war effort in World War II. Colditz has played a major role in shaping perceptions of the POW experience in Nazi Germany, an experience in which escaping is assumed to be paramount and 'Outwitting the Hun' a universal sport." "The story of Colditz has been told often and in a variety of forms but in this book MacKenzie chronicles the development of the Colditz myth and puts what happened inside the castle in the context of British and Commonwealth POW life in Germany as a whole. Being a captive of the Third Reich - from the moment of surrender down to the day of liberation and repatriation - was more complicated and a good deal tougher than the popular myth would suggest. The physical and mental demands of survival far outweighed escaping activity in order of importance in most camps almost all of the time, and even in Colditz the reality was in some respects very different from the almost Boy's Own caricature that developed during the post-war decades. In The Colditz Myth MacKenzie seeks, for the first time, to place Colditz - both the camp and the legend - in a wider historical context."--BOOK JACKET.
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How many pages are in The Colditz myth?
This edition of The Colditz myth has approximately 446 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Colditz myth?
For most readers, The Colditz myth typically takes between 9h 18m and 6h 12m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 111,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 26m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 111,500 words
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What is the word count of The Colditz myth?
The estimated word count for The Colditz myth is approximately 111,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of The Colditz myth?
The Colditz myth was written by S. P. Mackenzie.
When was The Colditz myth published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.