The Great Desert Escape

Focusing on a remarkable yet obscure event, the narrative details the escape of 25 German sailors from an American POW camp during World War II. These determined individuals meticulously tunneled through challenging terrain and traversed the harsh Arizona desert, aiming for sympathetic contacts in Mexico to aid their return to Germany. Drawing from contemporary sources, including newspaper articles and firsthand accounts, the book vividly reconstructs this unique chapter in U.S. history, highlighting both the escapees' resolve and the ensuing manhunt.