Long March to Freedom

Long March to Freedom

For the thousands of British, American and Commonwealth soldiers held as prisoners of war, or POWs, during World War II, liberation was a dream that seemed like it would never come true. Many succumbed to harsh weather, lack of food and cruel treatment by their German guards. Through the harrowing first hand accounts of veterans, this film tells the heart-wrenching stories men who survived.
IMDb 7.3/1020111 season
Season 1
3 episodes
  • 1. Why They Fought

    1. Why They Fought

    Testimonials of survivors shines light on the reasons why many men became soldiers in the first place. Some did it simply to find work, others did it to avoid being forced into the front lines due to drafting. Either way, It was the first step leading to a rough future.
    Testimonials of survivors shines light on the reasons why many men became soldiers in the first place. Some did it simply to find work, others did it to avoid being forced into the front lines due to drafting. Either way, It was the first step leading to a rough future.
    13+
    46min
    Nov 3, 2011
  • 2. Forced to Surrender

    2. Forced to Surrender

    In the course of battle, many allied troops are being forced to surrender. As if that wasn't humiliating enough, they were being sent to camps, surrounded by barbed wire, unaware of the horrors that awaited them.
    In the course of battle, many allied troops are being forced to surrender. As if that wasn't humiliating enough, they were being sent to camps, surrounded by barbed wire, unaware of the horrors that awaited them.
    13+
    46min
    Nov 3, 2011
  • 3. The Long Journey Home

    3. The Long Journey Home

    As the war comes to an end, there are over 300,000 prisoners. But their freedom will not be simply granted. They must now journey through harsh landscapes and a bitter winter in order to get home.
    As the war comes to an end, there are over 300,000 prisoners. But their freedom will not be simply granted. They must now journey through harsh landscapes and a bitter winter in order to get home.
    13+
    45min
    Nov 3, 2011
  • Long March to Freedom
    IMDb 7.3/1020111 season
    For the thousands of British, American and Commonwealth soldiers held as prisoners of war, or POWs, during World War II, liberation was a dream that seemed like it would never come true. Many succumbed to harsh weather, lack of food and cruel treatment by their German guards. Through the harrowing first hand accounts of veterans, this film tells the heart-wrenching stories men who survived.
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