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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 26 MIN

The Escape from Stalag Luft III | The True Story Behind The Great Escape

from We're Not Experts - Two Amateurs Muddle Through History

In this episode, Sarah and James explore the remarkable story of the escape from Stalag Luft III, one of the most famous prisoner-of-war camps of the Second World War.Home to captured Allied airmen, the camp became the setting for an extraordinary escape plan involving months of secret preparation, ingenuity, and determination. We discuss how the tunnels were built, the challenges faced by the prisoners, and the lasting legacy of an event that inspired one of the most famous wartime stories ever told.Join us as we uncover the true history behind one of the greatest escape attempts of the Second World War.

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