13 Days: The Chronicle of an Escape from a German Prison

The author, an officer held in German prison camps during the war, recounts camp life, the move between prisons, and prisoners' efforts to preserve morale. He details everyday arrangements, inspections, and the practical problems of packing, keeping animals, and rationing food during transfer. The core narrative follows a carefully planned escape that crosses several rivers and boggy terrain, employs improvised guides, and relies on concealment in sheds and along railway lines. Close encounters with patrols, near-discoveries, and the physical strain of travel are described vividly. The account closes with a tense frontier crossing and reflections on solidarity, resourcefulness, and endurance under confinement.