This is the exit point of 'Harry', the tunnel through which 76 Allied prisoners made their escape on the night of 24 Mar 1944. The movie 'The Great Escape' is based on the escape plans of the Allied prisoners being held in Stalag Luft III. Of the 76 that escaped, only 3 were never caught.
Monuments, Objects - Roadside Attractions
Links: en.wikipedia.org, muzeum.zagan.pl, www.thehistoryreader.com
By: mlc1us