Autumn 1943: the SAS hijack a train, raid deep into enemy territory, and liberate a concentration camp. A mission so extraordinary, yet so secret, that barely any record exists. Following on from his sell-out event at last year’s Festival, bestselling author Damien Lewis returns to bring this remarkable story to life. Via first-hand testimonies and long-hidden files, he recounts how, with audacity and daring, the SAS succeeded in taking a train through hostile territory to raid the camp and rescue those held there. He will also relate stories from his fifth volume of SAS Great Escapes.
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About the Author: Damien Lewis is the author of more than 20 books including Zero Six Bravo, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, SAS Nazi Hunters, SAS Brothers in Arms and the SAS Great Escapes series, now in its fifth volume, selling several million copies in 40 countries. For decades he worked as a war and conflict reporter for the world's major broadcasters, reporting from across Africa, South America, the Middle and Far East and winning numerous awards. Many of his books have been made, or are being made, into movies or TV drama series. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare was made into a film directed by Guy Ritchie and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer last year, with a star-studded cast including Henry Cavill. It was distributed by Lionsgate in the US and is still available on Amazon worldwide. Photo Credit: Nick Gregan