The Wooden Horse by Eric Williams is an enthralling World War II memoir that chronicles one of the most ingenious prisoner-of-war escapes of the era. Royal Air Force bomber captain Eric Williams was incarcerated in Stalag Luft III, the same camp that would later become famous for "The Great Escape."

Williams, along with a fellow RAF officer, undertook a remarkable journey to regain their freedom. The narrative unfolds in three gripping phases: the construction of a tunnel, ingeniously concealed beneath a wooden vaulting horse in the camp's exercise yard; the audacious escape itself; and their perilous journey on foot and by train to the port of Stettin.

Throughout the book, Williams vividly describes the tension and challenges they faced as their clothing and forged travel papers deteriorated, making them increasingly conspicuous as they traveled across Germany. This thrilling escape-and-evasion story became legendary among servicemen long before its publication in 1949.

Eric Williams' account of "The Wooden Horse" is a captivating testament to the indomitable human spirit and resourcefulness during a time of conflict. It offers readers a riveting and inspiring glimpse into the remarkable courage and ingenuity displayed by prisoners of war determined to regain their freedom.