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508 - The Real Great Escape

508 - The Real Great Escape

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 You might have seen the 1963 Steve McQueen classic, but this week we look at the real story behind The Great Escape. Tunnels, disguises and forgeries combine for the the most audacious escape attempt in history. And for the fun we are joined by the hilarious Dane Simpson!This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 09:10 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpod Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader ThomasDo Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/nightlife/this-week-in-history-the-great-escape/10928200 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/greatescape/three.htmlhttps://www.rafbf.org/great-escape/about-the-great-escapehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stalag_Luft_III https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20250320-the-true-story-of-the-great-escape https://rafa.org.uk/blog/2023/10/11/vaulting-horse-the-other-great-escape/ https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/explore-the-collection/stories/roger-bushell-and-the-great-escape/ https://www.pegasusarchive.org/pow/roger_bushell.htm https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20250320-the-true-story-of-the-great-escape https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnnie_Dodge#Stalag_Luft_III_(North_Compound) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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