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Stalag Luft III: One Man's Story | Preview

Preview: Season 3 Episode 5 | 31s

A WWII U.S. Eighth Air Force Bombardier relives his experiences as a prisoner of war.

From Pine City, Minnesota to war-torn Europe, WWII U.S. Eighth Air Force Bombardier Lt. Charles Woehrle, relives his experiences as a prisoner of war in Stalag Luft III, made famous by the movie The Great Escape. Lt. Woehrle survived two long years of uncertainty and tremendous hardship by his wits, courage, and compassion. His harrowing saga can teach us about war and about life.

01/10/2022

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Stalag Luft III: One Man's Story | Preview

Preview: Season 3 Episode 5 | 31s

From Pine City, Minnesota to war-torn Europe, WWII U.S. Eighth Air Force Bombardier Lt. Charles Woehrle, relives his experiences as a prisoner of war in Stalag Luft III, made famous by the movie The Great Escape. Lt. Woehrle survived two long years of uncertainty and tremendous hardship by his wits, courage, and compassion. His harrowing saga can teach us about war and about life.

01/10/2022

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