The Greatest Escape: A gripping story of wartime courage and adventure

"The Greatest Escape" recounts the extraordinary story of the largest POW escape in WWII, organized by two ordinary soldiers—a bank clerk and a jazz pianist—and an American spy. The book details their daring 160-mile Alpine trek, the complexities of Allied intelligence efforts in Slovenia, and the harrowing journey of countless prisoners, culminating in a remarkable escape that saved 100 men. With in-depth research spanning seven countries, this compelling narrative reveals a previously hidden chapter of wartime bravery and ingenuity.