On the night of March 24, 1944, 76 Allied prisoners of war attempted one of the most daring escapes of World War II from Stalag Luft III, a German POW camp.
For months, prisoners secretly planned and dug a tunnel beneath the camp, risking discovery at every step. Their goal was simple: escape from captivity and reach freedom.
But the plan did not go exactly as expected.
In this video, we explore the incredible true story behind The Great Escape—how the tunnel was built, how the prisoners escaped, and what happened after the Germans discovered the breakout.
This is the story of courage, planning, sacrifice, and one of the most famous POW escapes in history.
Watch until the end to discover what happened to the men who escaped.
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