Military & Warfare

General Henri Giraud's Daring Castle Escape

Henri Giraud, a French general during WWII, executed a daring escape from the Königstein Fortress in Germany. Captured after the fall of France in 1940, Giraud was held in various locations before being imprisoned in this well-guarded castle. On the night of his escape, he utilized his knowledge of the castle's layout and a combination of stealth and audacity to make his way out. His successful evasion surprised the German authorities, boosting the morale of French forces and providing hope for continued resistance against Nazi occupation.

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