Escape from Italian Jail | Toledo News

In September 1943, American POWs pulled off a daring escape from an Italian jail, led by Warren Decker. Moving under cover of darkness, they hid in ditches, raided gardens for food, and even caught fish from a farmhouse using a borrowed hook. But danger loomed as a radio broadcast revealed a massive bounty for their capture—prompting an immediate retreat. When German patrols appeared and two of their group, the Cole brothers, tumbled down an embankment with serious injuries, Decker and others stayed behind to care for them, slowing their journey. With dwindling strength and facing a German defensive line, they retreated into mountain caves near Falgiano, unsure of what lay ahead. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e40be5c30ac21e6d