World War II

Why Operation Market Garden Failed – A Bridge Too Far

The plan was conceived by Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, commander of the British forces in Europe. The success of the…

2 years ago

Escapes from the Park at Colditz

We highly recommend that you schedule a visit to Colditz Castle if you are in the area. You can see…

5 years ago

The Life of Peter Waldo

Many think that during the Middle Ages, there were no alternatives to the Catholic Church, but that is not true.…

5 years ago

How were Castles Used?

We may think of castles as just military fortifications. But they were besieged rarely. So what were these grand buildings…

5 years ago

The Twin Escape from Colditz

How an Allied POW tried to escape from Colditz disguised as a German worker!

5 years ago

Escaping Disguised as a German Officer

Hear the exciting escape story of Mike Sinclair - the only British prisoner to be killed at Colditz. Learn how…

5 years ago

Escapes Through the German Courtyard

We highly recommend that you schedule a visit to Colditz Castle if you are in the area. You can see…

6 years ago

Escaping Solitary Confinement at Colditz

Get a look inside the solitary confinement at Colditz Castle, and hear about those who escaped from it! We highly…

6 years ago