My Escape from Germany

"My Escape from Germany" by Eric A. Keith is a gripping memoir that recounts the author’s daring attempts to break free from a German prisoner-of-war camp during World War I. Beginning with Keith's imprisonment in Vreden, a location painfully close to the Dutch border, the story paints a vivid picture of his physical struggles, the mental anguish of confinement, and his burning desire to reclaim his freedom after eighteen months of captivity. The memoir serves as a testament to the strength of the human spirit amidst the challenges of wartime, documenting the intricate planning, emotional toll, and dangerous execution of repeated escape attempts, all narrated through Keith's introspective and personal voice.