Steve McQueen starred in the classic (Image: Moviestore/REX/Shutterstock)A World War Two hero's harrowing novel about his own experiences as a fighter pilot and prisoner of war inspired one of the biggest war films ever made.Australian Paul Brickhill was a journalist before enlisting to fight following Germany's invasion of France and was shot down over Tunisia in 1943 and captured as a prisoner of war.He witnessed his fellow POW's hatch and carry out a daring escape plan, only for them to be caught and executed, which is when he became determined to document their brave actions.This was the foundation for his...