The Great Escape: The True Story of a Daring WWII Prison Break

The True Story of the Great Escape: Stalag Luft III, March 1944

by Jonathan F. Vance

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In the annals of World War II, the Great Escape stands as one of the most daring and audacious feats of human courage and resilience. On the night of March 24, 1944, 76 Allied prisoners of war (POWs) made a daring breakout from the infamous Stalag Luft III prison camp in Sagan, Germany.

The Great Escape was the brainchild of Squadron Leader Roger Bushell, a Royal Air Force pilot who had been shot down over France in 1940. Bushell believed that a mass breakout was possible, and he spent months planning the operation in secret.

The POWs who participated in the Great Escape came from all walks of life. There were pilots, navigators, gunners, and even a padre. They were all young men, full of hope and determination. They knew that the odds of success were slim, but they were willing to risk everything for a chance at freedom.

The POWs spent months digging three tunnels under the prison camp. The tunnels were named "Tom," "Dick," and "Harry." Tom was the main tunnel, and it was dug by hand with spoons and other makeshift tools. Dick and Harry were smaller tunnels that were used for ventilation and as escape routes.

On the night of the breakout, the POWs used the tunnels to escape from the prison camp. They emerged from the tunnels in a nearby forest, and they began to make their way towards neutral territory. However, the Germans were quickly alerted to the breakout, and they launched a massive manhunt for the escaped POWs.

Only three of the 76 POWs who escaped from Stalag Luft III made it to safety. The rest were either captured or killed by the Germans. However, the Great Escape remains a testament to the indomitable spirit of the human soul. It is a story of courage, resilience, and sacrifice that will continue to inspire generations to come.

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The True Story of the Great Escape: Stalag Luft III, March 1944

by Jonathan F. Vance

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	6816 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	538 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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