Episode
NOVA: Nazi Prison Escape
Overview
The program documents a series of spectacular escape attempts made at Colditz Castle, the Nazi's most impregnable prison.
Details
- Series
- NOVA
- Season
- Season 28
- Episode
- Episode 10
- Air date
- 2001-02-06
- Runtime
- 55 min
Episode context
Nazi Prison Escape is Episode 10 in Season 28 of NOVA. It aired on 2001-02-06. The runtime is 55 min.
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