76 Men vs. the Nazis: The Secret Tunnel That Almost Toppled Hitler’s ‘Escape-Proof’ Prison
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76 Men vs. the Nazis: The Secret Tunnel That Almost Toppled Hitler’s ‘Escape-Proof’ Prison
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Great Escape at Stalag Luft III "76 Men vs. the Nazis: The Secret Tunnel That Almost Toppled Hitler’s ‘Escape-Proof’ Prison"
**Description**:
In March 1944, Allied POWs staged one of history’s boldest prison breaks from Stalag Luft III – a camp Hitler called "escape-proof." Discover how 76 men outsmarted the Third Reich using forged papers, covert teamwork, and a 30-foot-deep tunnel codenamed **"Harry"**. We’ll break down:
- The genius engineering behind hiding 200+ tons of sand.
- The tragic fate of escapees and Hitler’s brutal retaliation.
- Why this escape reshaped WWII’s POW policies.
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**Keywords**: Stalag Luft III, Great Escape, WWII prison breaks, Nazi Germany, Allied POWs, Roger Bushell, Tunnel Harry, WWII history.