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The Forgotten Story Of The Most Daring Prison Break Of The Pacific War

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On the morning of January 29, 1945, a group of 25 American prisoners of war (POWs) escaped from the notorious Cabanatuan prison camp in the Philippines. The escape was led by a young Army captain named Robert Prince.

The prisoners had been planning their escape for months. They had gathered supplies, dug a tunnel, and made plans for how they would get out of the camp and evade the Japanese guards.

On the night of the escape, the prisoners slipped out of their barracks and made their way to the tunnel. They crawled through the tunnel for hours, and finally emerged outside the camp.

Escape From Davao: The Forgotten Story of the Most Daring Prison Break of the Pacific War

by John D. Lukacs

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The prisoners then made their way through the jungle, avoiding Japanese patrols. They eventually reached the coast, where they were picked up by a submarine.

The escape from Cabanatuan was one of the most daring prison breaks of the Pacific War. It was a testament to the courage, determination, and ingenuity of the American POWs.

The story of the escape from Cabanatuan has been largely forgotten by history. However, it is a story that deserves to be told. It is a story of courage, determination, and ingenuity. It is a story of the indomitable spirit of the American people.

The Planning

The planning for the escape from Cabanatuan began in the summer of 1944. A group of American POWs, led by Captain Robert Prince, began to discuss the possibility of escaping from the camp.

The prisoners knew that the escape would be difficult. The camp was heavily guarded, and the surrounding jungle was patrolled by Japanese troops. However, the prisoners were determined to escape. They had been held captive for months, and they were desperate to return home.

The prisoners began to gather supplies for their escape. They collected food, clothing, and medicine. They also dug a tunnel under the camp fence.

The tunnel was dug by hand, and it took months to complete. The prisoners worked in secret, and they were careful not to let the Japanese guards discover their plans.

The Escape

On the night of January 29, 1945, the prisoners were ready to escape. They slipped out of their barracks and made their way to the tunnel.

The prisoners crawled through the tunnel for hours. The tunnel was narrow and dark, and the air was thick with humidity. However, the prisoners were determined to escape.

Finally, the prisoners emerged from the tunnel outside the camp fence. They were now free.

The prisoners made their way through the jungle, avoiding Japanese patrols. They eventually reached the coast, where they were picked up by a submarine.

The Aftermath

The escape from Cabanatuan was a success. All 25 of the prisoners made it to safety.

The escape was a major embarrassment for the Japanese. It showed that the American POWs were not willing to give up.

The escape from Cabanatuan is a story of courage, determination, and ingenuity. It is a story that deserves to be told.

The Legacy

The escape from Cabanatuan has been largely forgotten by history. However, it is a story that deserves to be told. It is a story of courage, determination, and ingenuity. It is a story of the indomitable spirit of the American people.

The escape from Cabanatuan is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope. It is a reminder that anything is possible if you have the courage to dream and the determination to succeed.

Escape From Davao: The Forgotten Story of the Most Daring Prison Break of the Pacific War

by John D. Lukacs

4.6 out of 5