That Day Alone

By Pierre Van Paassen

Book Overview

That Day Alone is a non-fiction book written by Pierre Van Paassen. The book is an autobiographical account of the author's experiences during the Second World War. The author was a Dutch journalist living in France when Germany invaded the country in 1940. He was arrested and imprisoned by the Germans, but managed to escape and join the French resistance. The book details his experiences as a member of the resistance, including his involvement in sabotaging German supply lines and helping Allied soldiers escape from German captivity. The author also describes the harsh realities of life as a resistance fighter, including the constant fear of capture and execution.Throughout the book, the author reflects on the moral dilemmas he faced as a resistance fighter, including the difficult decision to take a German soldier's life. The book also explores the author's personal relationships with his fellow resistance fighters and the French civilians who supported their cause.That Day Alone is a gripping and emotional account of one man's experiences during a tumultuous time in history. The book offers a unique perspective on the Second World War and the bravery of those who fought against tyranny and oppression.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432599887
• ISBN13: 9781432599881
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 556 Pages
• Weight: 1.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"