The Great Escapes of World War II
War & Politics
Documentary

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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Ended

Original Name

The Great Escapes of World War II

First Air Date

February 17, 1997

Last Air Date

February 17, 1997

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

Language

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Networks

S01E03

Escape from the Oklahoma, The Wooden Horse and Dunkirk

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.

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