The Great Escapes of World War II (1997)

February. 17,1997

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| Documentary War & Politics

The Great Escapes of World War II

No walls could hold them. No punishment could scare them. No enemy could stop them. In this unforgettable collection, former POWs, resistance fighters, soldiers and guards tell the incredible stories of their thrilling adventures. Through dramatic re-creations, rare photographs and film's, you'll race for the last train out of Paris, risk certain death in Europe's underground railroad, and crawl through the tunnels of the real-life breakout now known as The Great Escape.

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The Great Escapes of World War II

1997

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 1 : 1997

4 Episode

Episode 1 - The Great Escape

February. 17,1997

This video is part of a series that tells of some amazing escapes from captivity during World War II. This episode is about the escape of Allied soldiers from Stalag Luft III. Using only eating utensils to dig a tunnel, 600 men worked for a year to make their great escape. Hollywood made a version of the story, starring Steve McQueen. Archival photographs and the personal recollections of survivors celebrate the triumph of the human will in its quest for freedom

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Episode 2 - Escape From Arizona

February. 17,1997

This video is part of a series that chronicles the most spectacular escapes of World War II. In this volume, members of the French resistance help Allied airmen escape. Then, on the other side of the war effort, German POWs stage an amazing escape from a U.S. prison camp. Archival photographs and film footage, re-enactments, and personal recollections of prisoners and their guards relate the dramatic events.

Episode 3 - Escape from the Oklahoma, The Wooden Horse and Dunkirk

February. 17,1997

This video is part of a series that tells the story of some of the most spectacular escapes by soldiers during World War II. This episode is about the men aboard the U.S.S. Oklahoma. The ship was torpedoed and sank in just a few breathtaking minutes. Re-enactments and the personal recollections of survivors give a dramatic view of the chaotic events on board and in the sea, and of the sailors' incredible survival while awaiting the rescue that came some 30 hours later.

Episode 4 - PG-78 & The Great Escape Artist

February. 10,1997

In this thrilling episode of "The Great Escapes of WWII," tensions run high as a group of Allied prisoners of war (POWs) plot a daring escape from the confines of Campo PG 78, an Italian prisoner of war camp in the heart of World War II. Set against the backdrop of 1943 Italy, the episode delves into the courage, ingenuity, and sacrifices made by the prisoners as they strive to regain their freedom amidst the chaos of war.