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Colditz Castle (or Schloss Colditz in German) is a Renaissance castle in the town of Colditz near Leipzig, Dresden and Chemnitz in the state of Saxony in Germany. The castle is between the towns of Hartha and Grimma on a hill spur over the river Zwickauer Mulde, a tributary of the River Elbe.
Colditz (German pronunciation: [ˈkɔldɪts]) is a small town in the district of Leipzig, in Saxony, Germany. It is best known for Colditz Castle , the site of the Oflag IV-C POW camp for officers in World War II .
Colditz Castle, German prisoner-of-war camp in World War II, the site of many daring escape attempts by Allied officers. The castle sits on a steep hill overlooking the Mulde River as it flows through the small Saxon town of Colditz, about 30 miles (48 km) southeast of Leipzig.
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Colditz: With David McCallum, Richard Heffer, Paul Chapman, Jack Hedley. The series deals with Allied prisoners of war imprisoned at Colditz Castle and their many attempts to escape captivity, as well as the relationships formed between the various nationalities and their German captors.
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Nov 21, 2022 · The bestselling author reveals how Colditz was more than a place of escape attempts and heroism, but also racism, class divisions and mental breakdowns. He challenges the myth of Colditz as a black-and-white moral fable and explores the human responses to the war.
Learn about the history and legends of Colditz Castle, where Allied officers tried to break out of the most secure prison in Germany. See the tunnels, rooms and courtyards where they plotted their daring escapes and hear their stories.
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Mar 4, 2023 · Ben Macintyre reveals the secrets of the famous fortress where Allied officers were interned and tried to escape. He exposes the classism, racism, antisemitism, and betrayal among the prisoners, as well as the role of the German guards.
