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How many prisoners escaped in the real Great Escape during World War 2 not in the film?
75 escaped. 50 were shot. All but two were shot or returned to captivity.
Why did the great escape happen in 1944?
The great escape actually occurred the night of 24-25 March 1944. It has been said that the airmen planned to escape that year so the could capture the Germans attention so there were soldiers looking for them while there were less men on the front lines it worked out greatly as hundreds of soldiers were looking for the p.o.ws (prisoner of war) but many of the escaped prisoners got killed (200 got out a few made it to neutral Switzerland). They many that did not make it where taken to another camp and around 80 were killed.
Where were the female prisoners in the Holocaust?
Yes there were many, many female prisoners during the Holocaust.
Was the great escape true and how many escaped?
Yes it did the films (The Great Escape 1963 and The Wooden Horse 1950) were based on books written by former prisoners. The camp was Stalag Lufte III Permanent Camp for Airman No 3) and was located in modern day Poland. Despite the escapes the camp was actually designed to make tunneling difficult. The accommodation was raised off the ground to make it easier for the guards to see. The soil it was built on was very sandy making tunneling a dangerous occupation as the soil would need supporting and also the colour of soil would easily show up. In addition seismic devices were planted in the ground to detect tunneling. The first escape in October 1942 was done using a version of the Trojan horse theory taking 3 months to complete with little shoring up and the use of the Wooden Vaulting horse disguising the sound of tunneling. Air holes were poked through the soil to provide air. The horse took the men, materials and soil backward and forward each day. The 3 men all escaped and made it back to the Britain. The Great Escape shown in the film happened in March 1944 having been planned first in January 1943. It consisted as per the film of 3 tunnels Tom Dick and Harry, Tom being discovered by the Gestapo. The tunnel (Harry) finally used was short and had a frozen cover. 76 escaped before the 77th was spotted. The coldest March on record for 30 years proved problematical for the escapees who missed trains and were forced onto the roads. 73 were recaptured 23 being returned to camps and 50 executed on the orders of Hitler. Only 3 made it to safety
What did Colditz mean?
n. a town in Germany, on the River Mulde: during World War II its castle was used as a top-security camp for Allied prisoners of war; many during escape attempts, some successful.
How many prisoners escaped in the real Great Escape during World War 2 not in the film?
75 escaped. 50 were shot. All but two were shot or returned to captivity.
Did Elizabeth Burgin help with The American Revolutionary War?
Yes, she helped American prisoners escape from the British prison ships.
Why did Alkatraz Prison close?
it closed because to many prisoners attempted escape and it wasn't as secure as they thought
How many escapes were atmepted at alcatraz?
Twenty-three were caught, six were shot and killed during their escape, and two drowned.....so 31 prisoners tried to escape.
In the movie the great escape how many men does roger want to escape?
250 men
Did anyone help political prisoners in the holocaust not talking about Jews gypsies homosexuals handicapped Jehovah's witness?
Many people, including farmers, doctors, and diplomats helped political prisoners escape during the Holocaust.
How many rides in six flags the great escape?
im not sure that i understand your question. i will answer from my point of veiw on it. there are 69 rides at the great escape
Yes this woofer fits in many vehicles and would sound great in a Ford Escape?
Yes this woofer fits in many vehicles and would sound great in a Ford Escape
How many pages does Tunnels of Blood have?
Tunnels of Blood has 172 pages.
How many pages does Tunnels - novel - have?
Tunnels - novel - has 464 pages.
How many tunnels are there between christchurch and arthur's pass?
There is 15 tunnels
Why did the great escape happen in 1944?
The great escape actually occurred the night of 24-25 March 1944. It has been said that the airmen planned to escape that year so the could capture the Germans attention so there were soldiers looking for them while there were less men on the front lines it worked out greatly as hundreds of soldiers were looking for the p.o.ws (prisoner of war) but many of the escaped prisoners got killed (200 got out a few made it to neutral Switzerland). They many that did not make it where taken to another camp and around 80 were killed.
