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1944 – Stalag Luft III Escape

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Date March 24, 1944 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

76 Allied airmen escaped through a tunnel from German prisoner-of-war camp Stalag Luft III, in what became known as The Great Escape. 73 escapees were recaptured and 50 were executed, including 6 Canadians.

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Date:
March 24, 1944
Time:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Ontario Canada + Google Map