The Escaping Artist: How One Man Used Art to Help POWs Escape Nazi Captivity
Update: 2023-02-16
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World War II was a time of great conflict and turmoil, but it was also a time of incredible bravery and resourcefulness. Major George Baker was a British soldier who was captured by the Germans and sent to a POW camp in Poland called Stalag Luft III. Despite being a prisoner, Baker was allowed to keep his art supplies. He used this to his advantage and created portraits of his fellow prisoners, which contained hidden maps that helped them escape. In this episode, we'll dive into the incredible story of how Major George Baker used his artistic talents to help others escape from Nazi captivity, and how his bravery and resourcefulness inspired countless others during one of the darkest times in human history.
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