My German Prisons

A British cavalry officer recounts the chaotic moments that led to his capture during a rain‑soaked assault on the Western Front. Amid thunder, artillery fire and a desperate scramble for command, he finds himself wounded yet still leading his men into enemy lines, only to be taken prisoner by the Germans. His vivid description of that night‑time clash instantly pulls listeners into the grim reality of trench warfare.

The narrative then shifts to his two‑and‑a‑half‑year ordeal in German prison camps, where he observes daily life under harsh discipline, scarcity of food, and relentless propaganda. Drawing on personal experience, he offers a stark contrast to the sanitized reports that reached the home front, aiming to give families a truthful picture of their loved ones’ suffering. His account balances detailed observation with a quiet determination to bear witness, providing a compelling window into the human cost of war.