Long March to Freedom

Season 1
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 firsthand accounts of veterans this film tells the heartwrenching stories of the men who survived
3 episodesTV-14
This video is currently unavailable
to watch in your location

Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Capture Why They Fought

    46min
    TV-14
    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
    This video is currently unavailable
  2. S1 E2 - Captivity Forced to Surrender

    46min
    TV-14
    In the course of battle many allied troops are being forced to surrender As if that wasnt humiliating enough they were being sent to camps surrounded by barbed wire unaware of the horrors that awaited them
    This video is currently unavailable
  3. S1 E3 - Freedom The Long Journey Home

    45min
    TV-14
    As the war comes to an end there are over 300000 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
    This video is currently unavailable

Details

More info

Content advisory

Flashing lights

Subtitles

None available

Studio

MagellanTV
By clicking play, you agree to our Terms of Use.