Captain Benjamin Stewart Walker (2 results)

Paperback. Captain Benjamin Stewart Walker, Tudor Publishing Company. Author: Captain Benjamin Stewart WalkerBinding: PaperbackPublished: Tudor Publishing Company., 1111Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: Slipcase: GoodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis historical account chronicles the harrowing experiences of a British prisoner of war, presenting a gripping narrative of survival and defiance within the brutal confines of a Nazi camp. British Nazi Prisoner Of War Camp Hero: Through The Darkness illustrates the indomitable spirit of those who endured unimaginable hardship, offering a poignant testament to human resilience. It details the daily struggles, the camaraderie forged under duress, and the quiet acts of heroism that illuminated the darkest hours. Captain Bertram Stuart Walker's powerful memoir uncovers a vital chapter of wartime history, ensuring the sacrifices and courage of its subjects are never forgotten. Paperback.

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. NrF. First edition. No date, (1989). Paperback. 226pp. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, on title-page. Inscription reads, 'For --- -----/"Kindest Regards"/Leslie W Robinson/ June 1990./First Edition'. There is a small publisher's label affixed to the title-page stating 'Complimentary Copy, First Edition'; there are also two loose, single page details from the publisher one stating that 'only a limited amount of First Editions available'. This is the wartime biography of Captain Walker - officer of the 9th Brigade Durham Light Infantry. He was captured and imprisoned in several Nazi prison camps; Laufen, Poznan, Biberach, Warburg, Eichstatt, Spangenburg, and finally Colditz. He was rescued by the Allies Army and returned to England on 19th April 1944. Tragically he died some two years later, after surviving his long imprisonment. A near fine copy of a SCARCE limited first edition SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, LESLIE W ROBINSON. Presentation Copy Inscribed And Signed.