These are a great assortment of links with further details concerning the escape.

History in Film
~ offers a wealth of information and comparison of the film 'The Great Escape' (1963) to the actual Great Escape
World War Two - The Great Escape
~ little summary of the event, some fun for users (quiz, crossword, wordsearch), great for teaching purposes
Royal Canadian Air Force Memorial Museum - The Great Escape
~ brief overview of the event, features the painting by Bill Holder, 'Stalag Luft III Tunnel Martyrs'
Stalag Luft 3, Zagan - Poland
~ detailed in the different aspects of the escape
Stalag Luft 3 - The Great Escape
~ very informative, accounts the 'wartime experiences of Wing Commander Rees' (including those of his involvement in the Great Escape)

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