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Escaping Colditz

Just south of Leipzig, lies Colditz Castle, infamous as a Second World War prisoner of war camp for Allied officers who had escaped other camps or were deemed a security risk. On display in Great Escapes, our records show how internees survived and escaped this seemingly secure fortification.

The story of Judy, the only dog registered as a prisoner of war

Read about Judy, the only dog registered as a prisoner of war

Judy's remarkable story is one of capture, survival and courage, and offers a unique tale of internment during the war.