Captives to Freedom

The True Story of a WWII POW: From Capture in North Africa to Stalag Luft III and Liberation

Douglas Weddell Thompson was an army chaplain. This autobiography recounts his capture by Rommel's German army during the battles around Al Alamein in North Africa, his subsequent time as a prisoner of war, and his harrowing transportation through western Italy and up through Europe until his imprisonment in the infamous Stalag Luft III prison camp.

As the camp chaplain during the well-known "Great Escape," Douglas advised his fellow prisoners that the attempt to escape was too risky. Tragically, he was later involved in the burials of those who didn't reach freedom. Thankfully, Douglas eventually found his way to liberation and was able to share his remarkable story.

Captives to Freedom illustrates how one man's positive attitude can inspire many others and, in his own words, captures a vital moment in history that should not be forgotten. Through Douglas's example, we learn how to become a positive influence on those around us, regardless of the challenges we face.