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About The Great Escapes of World War II

The Great Escapes of World War II is a war & politics and documentary TV series that premiered on February 17, 1997. It has 1 season and 4 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 3 "Escape from the Oklahoma, The Wooden Horse and Dunkirk", aired on February 17, 1997.

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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4 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

1997 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 29 years ago

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  1. E4

    4. PG-78 & The Great Escape Artist

    In this thrilling episode of "The Great Escapes of WWII," tensions run high as a group of Allied prisoners of war (POWs) plot a daring escape from the confines of Campo PG 78, an Italian prisoner of war camp in the heart of World War II. Set against the backdrop of 1943 Italy, the episode delves into the courage, ingenuity, and sacrifices made by the prisoners as they strive to regain their freedom amidst the chaos of war.

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    3. 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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    2. Escape From Arizona

    This video is part of a series that chronicles the most spectacular escapes of World War II. In this volume, members of the French resistance help Allied airmen escape. Then, on the other side of the war effort, German POWs stage an amazing escape from a U.S. prison camp. Archival photographs and film footage, re-enactments, and personal recollections of prisoners and their guards relate the dramatic events.

  4. E1

    1. The Great Escape

    This video is part of a series that tells of some amazing escapes from captivity during World War II. This episode is about the escape of Allied soldiers from Stalag Luft III. Using only eating utensils to dig a tunnel, 600 men worked for a year to make their great escape. Hollywood made a version of the story, starring Steve McQueen. Archival photographs and the personal recollections of survivors celebrate the triumph of the human will in its quest for freedom

The Great Escapes of World War II FAQ

Will there be new episodes of The Great Escapes of World War II?

The Great Escapes of World War II has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on February 17, 1997.

When did the latest episode of The Great Escapes of World War II come out?

The most recent episode of The Great Escapes of World War II, Season 1 Episode 3 "Escape from the Oklahoma, The Wooden Horse and Dunkirk", aired on February 17, 1997.

How many seasons of The Great Escapes of World War II are there?

The Great Escapes of World War II has 1 season with 4 episodes in total.

When did The Great Escapes of World War II first air?

The Great Escapes of World War II first aired on February 17, 1997.

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