Greatest Escapes of WWII
2025– · Sky History · 60 min · 1 season
S01E06 · Episode 6
Wed, 4 June, 6:00 am
About
Greatest Escapes of WWII looks at some of the most incredible escapes of World War II. From both sides of the war and all around the world, captured soldiers, sailors and airmen dared the impossible to win their freedom. They dug tunnels, stole planes, forced their way through deadly jungles, and marched huge distances pursued by death squads… a testament to the unrelenting human spirit that refuses to concede. These are their stories.
Episodes
- E01
Episode 1
Wed, 30 Apr· 60 minA look at some of the most incredible escapes of the conflict, as captured soldiers, sailors and airmen on both sides dared the impossible to win their freedom. They dug tunnels, stole planes, forced their way through deadly jungles, and marched huge distances pursued by death squads.
- E02
Episode 2
Wed, 7 May· 60 minA look at some of the most incredible escapes of the conflict, as captured soldiers, sailors and airmen on both sides dared the impossible to win their freedom.
- E03
Episode 3
Wed, 14 May· 60 minA look at some of the most incredible escapes of the conflict, as captured soldiers, sailors and airmen on both sides dared the impossible to win their freedom
- E04
Episode 4
Wed, 21 May· 60 minA Russian soldier's daring escape from a Nazi death camp, a bold plan from a Japanese prison and pilots winning their enemies' respect.
- E05
Episode 5
Wed, 28 May· 60 min - E06
Episode 6
Wed, 4 June· 60 min