The Great Escapes of World War II Season 1, Episode 2: Escape From Arizona

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

50 min

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.

50 min

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.