Stalag Luft III_ The Great Escape and Nazi Retribution

Stalag Luft III_ The Great Escape and Nazi Retribution

In March 1944, Allied POWs staged one of history’s boldest prison breaks from Stalag Luft III – a camp Hitler called "escape-proof." Discover how 76 men outsmarted the Third Reich using forged papers, covert teamwork, and a 30-foot-deep tunnel codenamed **"Harry"**. We’ll break down: - The genius engineering behind hiding 200+ tons of sand. - The tragic fate of escapees and Hitler’s brutal retaliation. - Why this escape reshaped WWII’s POW policies. **Follow the Podcast** for more untold WWII stories.