Stories Behind the Pages - The Password Is Courage

Send Tim a message about this episodeThis week on Stories Behind the Pages, Tim explores The Password Is Courage by John Castle.The book tells the extraordinary true story of Sergeant Major Charles Coward, one of Britain's most remarkable prisoners of war during the Second World War. Captured in France in 1940, Coward became renowned for his daring escape attempts, fearless resistance to his captors, and the intelligence network he established inside German prisoner-of-war camps.In this episode, Tim looks beyond the 1962 film to uncover the real man behind the legend. He examines the historical evidence, separates fact from dramatic licence, and explores Coward's courageous efforts to assist fellow prisoners and help those suffering inside Auschwitz, where his work earned him lasting recognition after the war.Discover the remarkable true story behind the book—and the film that introduced Charles Coward's incredible wartime exploits to a worldwide audience.Discover The Parallel Six series, Letters from Afghanistan and The Empty Return at https://timheale.uk. Discover Tim Heale’s books—including The Parallel Six series, Letters from Afghanistan and The Empty Return—along with his films and broadcasts. Visit https://timheale.uk and join Tim’s Despatch to keep in touch.https://timheale.ukSupport the show