Soldier Escape Stories

Welcome to Vietnam! In this episode we follow the amazing true story of Lt James 'Nickie' Rowe. Nickie endures fungal infections, dysentery, friends dying and the infamous 'Forest of Darkness'. Nickie, so far, spends the longest time in captivity; 62 months. As a member of the Green Berets, the American Special Forces, Nickie had some juicy information. Knowledge that he would refuse to give up.

Follow the story of the Libby Prison escape through the actions of Thomas Rose and Andrew Hamilton. Described by many as the most famous prison escape of the American Civil war this true story is a testament to military discipline, planning and execution.

You may know Roland Garros from the French tennis stadium named after him, but Roland Garros was the worlds first fighter plane. He developed the forward firing machine guns fixed to planes during WW1. Roland was not famous for tennis, he was a pioneer of aviation and a deadly pilot. Listen to this episode to hear the most audacious escape method yet.

Eileen Nearne is a quiet English woman who after moving from London, is raised in France. After German occupation France is being cut off, but Eileen escapes back to London to join the Special Operations Executive. She is flown back into occupied France to send secret messages from the French Resistance to London. But, with the infamous Gestapo closing in, it's only a matter of time before Eileen is caught, resulting in some heinous consequences.This episode is a real testament to the untold stories of World War Two. Eileen is a truly incredible woman. Join me for a story you won't forget.

Andrew 'Nicky' Barr was a Royal Australian Air Force Flying Ace. But, not without his fair share of emergency landings. One such landed him in enemy territory, and subsequent capture at the hands of the Italians. Nicky went on to escape the prison but not to return home to his beloved wife. This Soldier's Escape Story is motivated by more than getting back home. Join me for this epic journey across 2 continents. Its got it all, daring dog fights, rocks as weapons and soldiers jumping from moving trains. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe so you don't miss the next epic adventure.

LCpl Arnold Howarth from No. 2 Commando escapes from the raid of St Nazaire in France, all the way back to England. This epic 6 month trip took him through the hands of the French Resistance, French Police, and German prisons.

George and Richard are pinned during the Raid at Saint Nazaire. After managing to fight their way out of the town their only escape is to travel over 1200 miles, through occupied territory to Gibraltar. This time listen to how two Army Commandos managed to navigate their way through France, walking over 200 miles on foot and avoiding detection. Another unbelievable true, escape story.

Lt Franz von Werra was the only German soldier to escape from Allied territory during the Second World War. This episodes follows Franz from his initial crash land in Kent, UK to very nearly stealing a plane in Derbyshire, and then eventually to Canada and the US. An incredible story of unrelenting escapism.