Farewell to Spandau [Paperback]

Tony Le Tissier (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2008

The last British Governor of Spandau Allied Prison puts the record straight about the final years of Rudolf Hess' life, and his ultimate suicide while in Allied custody. Lt. Col. Le Tissier authentically counters the many allegations, which have abounded, that the prisoner was an imposter, that he was kept in isolation, and even that he was murdered. The book also gives some fascinating insights into life in Berlin as an island of democracy in a sea of Communism.

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"The odd story of Hess’ imprisonment and death is one of those fascinating footnotes of history and readers will not find a better account of them than this book."  —The Washington Times

About the Author

Lt. Col. Tony Le Tissier MBE served with the British Army’s Royal Corps of Military Police until 1977. He was British governor of the infamous Spandau Prison in Berlin from 1981 to 1987. He is the author of numerous books on World War II, including With Our Backs to Berlin and Slaughter at Halbe.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: The History Press; 2nd edition (December 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 075094837X
• ISBN-13: 978-0750948371
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,722,277 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly factual account of life within the Spandau walls, June 3, 1998

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This review is from: Farewell to Spandau (Hardcover)

An honest, factual account of Tony Le Tissier's time as British Governor of Spandau Prison during the final years. The author writes with precision and humour. Very interesting and should be read by anyone who was connected in any way. A wonderful memoire.