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The Great Escapes of World War II

The Great Escapes of World War II

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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.

Created by Donna E. Lusitana

About The Great Escapes of World War II

The Great Escapes of World War II is a war & politics, documentary series that first aired in 1997. Created by Donna E. Lusitana, 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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