Espionage & Military Intelligence - World War II, Germany - Espionage, European Theater - World War II - Resistance, World War II - War Narratives, World War II - Personal Narratives, 20th Century French History - World War II & Vichy Government, 1939-194
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Overview
The Tartan Pimpernel is the autobiography of Donald Caskie, minister of the Scots Kirk in Paris at the time of the German invasion in 1940.. "Although he had several opportunities to flee, Caskie remained in France to help establish a network of safe houses and escape routes for Allied soldiers and airmen trapped in occupied territory. The seamen's mission he established in Marseilles was, in fact, the largest clearing house in France for stranded British soldiers and airmen. This was dangerous work, but, despite the constant threat of capture and execution, Caskie showed immense resourcefulness and courage as he aided thousands of servicemen to freedom.. "Finally arrested and interrogated, he was sentenced to death at a Nazi show trial, and it was only through the intervention of a German pastor that he was saved.. "After the war, Caskie returned to the Scots Kirk, where he served as minister until 1960. He died in 1983.. "This inspiring story of selfless commitment to others in the face of extreme adversity is the legacy of a truly brave man.Book Details
Published
August 21, 1999
Publisher
Birlinn Ltd
Pages
272
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781841580142