Surviving the Great War

'The book examines capture itself and the treatment that captives received just after they were taken. It examines whether pre-war agreements like the Hague and Geneva Conventions were honoured … This is a very readable book that covers all the bases … Once again, this volume meets the very high standards set in the Australian Army History series published by Cambridge University Press.' Michael O'Brien, Royal United Services Institute of Victoria 'Well-written and containing useful information regarding an aspect of the First World War that has not been investigated until now by historians, the book by Aaron Pegram is not only interesting for historical researchers, but it is also a contribution of significant sociological value that will surely help researchers understand both the complexity of the war and its influence on people, contributing to the investigation of the psychological and sociological structure of the human being in moments of crisis.' Iuliu-Marius Morariu, Transylvanian Review 'Pegram never loses sight of the individuals in this fine academic work that reads exceptionally well … This is a model history that should be read by all scholars and students of the Great War and it will provide new ways to understand the 3,842 captured Canadians during the war.' Tim Cook, Canadian Military History