The Welsh Great Escape

Duration: 49 min
Release date: 2003-12-01
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In 1945 70 German POWs escaped from the high security camp in Bridgend in Wales and were tracked by a motley collection of armed soldiers, Home Guard, dogs, local children and Girl Guides. One of the largest manhunts of the whole war was dramatic, serious and comic in turn - but not tragic.

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The Welsh Great Escape

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