Journey back to 1918 in Hanover, Germany, where the Holzminden POW camp is ruled with an iron fist by the ruthless camp commandant, Karl Niemeyer. Witness the daring escape plan of British officers, who employ innovative techniques later used in the famous escape of 1944. Using cutlery as digging tools and bed slats to shore up tunnels, they create an underground escape route. On the night of July 24th, 29 of the men disappear into Germany, inspiring a nation and becoming heroes — 10 eventually make it back to Britain.

Journey back to 1918 in Hanover, Germany, where the Holzminden POW camp is ruled with an iron fist by the ruthless camp commandant, Karl Niemeyer. Witness the daring escape plan of British officers, who employ innovative techniques later used in the famous escape of 1944. Using cutlery as digging tools and bed slats to shore up tunnels, they create an underground escape route. On the night of July 24th, 29 of the men disappear into Germany, inspiring a nation and becoming heroes — 10 eventually make it back to Britain.