Greatest Escapes of WWII

Greatest Escapes of WWII (2025- )

RunningDocumentary showWar, History

Greatest Escapes of WWII looks at some of the most incredible escapes of World War II. From both sides of the war and all around the world, captured soldiers, sailors and airmen dared the impossible to win their freedom. They dug tunnels, stole planes, forced their way through deadly jungles, and marched huge distances pursued by death squads… a testament to the unrelenting human spirit that refuses to concede. These are their stories.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06Episode 6Jun 3, 2025
S01E05Episode 5May 27, 2025
S01E04Episode 4May 20, 2025
S01E03Episode 3May 13, 2025
S01E02Episode 2May 6, 2025
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