Lamsdorf Memories

Buy Sojourn in Silesia by Arthur Evans CBE here

Thousands of young men were incarcerated in Stalag VIIIB, in Lamsdorf, by the Germans during World War 2. Some of them were there for years, and accounts of how they coped are probably among the greatest rites of passage stories ever told.

If you, or your father, was in Lamsdorf and you would like to revisit old memories or know more about what it was like, this is the site for you.

And for a riveting account of day-to-day life in Stalag VIIIB, you can order the former Irish Guard Arthur Evans' book, Sojourn in Silesia, here.

For a review of Sojourn in Silesia click here
To read an extract of Sojourn in Silesia click here

Or to order Sojourn in Silesia click here

Why is Sojourn in Silesia such a bestseller?

Just taking a few minutes to read the first few pages will quickly show you. But be warned! Once started, most people can't put it down! Click on the link to start reading Chapter 1, A Beautiful Morning in May.

What's the author up to, these days?

Arthur Evans is now 92 and he and his wife, Freda, will be celebrating their Diamond Wedding Anniverary in March. Here's the link for a fuller up-to-date biography.

Lamsdorf Death March

In early 1945, the Nazis evacuated the PoW camp and about 30,000 Allied PoWs were force-marched westward in appalling winter conditions for about four months. You can read an eye witness account here

What's New?

We now have some new stories in the 'We'll Meet Again!' and 'White Pages' sections as well as a Biography of Walter Edward James Wheeler kindly sent in by his son-in-law.

To order of copy of Arthur Evans' book, Sojourn in Silesia, click here

If you have any general questions or comments you would be best to visit the PoW Discussion Board, we do not currently hold information about individual PoW's, so please direct any queries to this message board.

We also now have a Facebook group for those of you using this site, to view and join the group please click here.

If you are interested in visiting Lamsdorf you can find information about the next trip in September 2008 by visiting this link.

RSM Sydney Sherriff

"To the bewildered PoW, shortly after capture and entering Lamsdorf for the first time, the sight of the tall figure of RSM Sydney Sherriff was like a beacon of hope and stability in an otherwise alien and hostile environment..." So begins Arthur Evans' tribute to the Head of the Camp, RSM Sherriff (left). To read the full tribute, go to We'll Meet Again!.

Lamsdorf links

Buckden Pike is about a Polish airman who miraculously survived the crash of his Wellington Bomber in the Yorkshire Dales in 1942, and was on the infamous Lamsdorf Death March.

Sgt Don Bruce's
site of 115 Squadron RAF contains the squadron's Roll of Honour, all proceeds of which go to the RAF Benevolent Fund.

PoW Discussion Board

A very good, lively and well-used discussion board on matters specifically to do with Stalag VIIIB.

John Jeffers
This is an excellent site by the former PoW's grand-daughter, Becky.