"Immortalized in film and literature, the 15th-century castle of Colditz is remembered not for medieval battles but for its use as a prisoner-of-war camp officially known as Oflag IV-C. An imposing building and a natural choice for a prison, Colditz had gained a reputation for being impossible to escape. But this myth was dramatically shattered by the ingenuity of the prisoners interned there, who never ceased in their attempts to do their duty as officers and cause trouble for their captors. This book examines the history of Colditz, the methods used to keep prisoners inside her formidable walls, and the ingenious techniques by which they attempted to escape."--Back cover.