Long March to Freedom

Long March to Freedom

Documentary

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As the eastern frontiers of nazi Germany collapsed, over a quarter of a million allied POWs were forced to march from their camps across the savage landscape of a bitter winter to freedom. Many never made it. It was only their willpower that kept them going.

Documentary

12

EPISODE 1

Capture

Testimonials of survivors shines light on the reasons why many men became soldiers in the first place. Some did it simply to find work, others did it to avoid being forced into the front lines due to drafting. Either way, It was the first step leading to a rough future.

45 min · 2 Nov 2011 12
EPISODE 2

Captivity

In the course of battle, many allied troops are being forced to surrender. As if that wasn't humiliating enough, they were being sent to camps, surrounded by barbed wire, unaware of the horrors that awaited them.

25 min · 2 Nov 2011 12
EPISODE 3

Freedom

As the war comes to an end, there are over 300,000 prisoners. But their freedom will not be simply granted. They must now journey through harsh landscapes and a bitter winter in order to get home.

44 min · 2 Nov 2011 12

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Long March to Freedom

DOCUMENTARY

As the eastern frontiers of nazi Germany collapsed, over a quarter of a million allied POWs were forced to march from their camps across the savage landscape of a bitter winter to freedom. Many never made it. It was only their willpower that kept them going.

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Studio: MagellanTV
Rated: 12

Languages

Original Audio: English (Australia)
Audio: English, English (United Kingdom)