In February 1944 an American infantry company lost its way behind enemy
lines near Anzio, Italy, and Jack Dower and his comrades would spend the
remainder of the war in captivity. With candor and humor, Dower
describes his nearly fifteen months as an unwilling guest of the Third
Reich.- Rare memoir of life as a World War II prisoner of war- Colorful
account of Dowerâ (TM)s experiences, including forced labor and grueling
marches, encounters with concentration camp prisoners, and a few
unexpected instances of decency from German guards