Events tagged with "operation eternal freedom"

Historical Events tagged with "operation eternal freedom"

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Military & Warfare

Allied POWs Escape from Stalag Luft III

March 24th, 1944 80 years ago

Seventy-six Allied prisoners of war escaped from Stalag Luft III, a German POW camp. The meticulously planned breakout, codenamed 'Operation Eternal Freedom,' utilized tunnels dug beneath the camp to facilitate the escape. The event involved significant teamwork and ingenuity among the captives as they sought their freedom from captivity during World War II. Their determination and bravery exemplified the human spirit in the face of adversity.