The Inspiring Story of a Daring Escape from Behind Enemy Lines

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The Inspiring Story of a Daring Escape from Behind Enemy Lines

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A trip to the Balkans this summer uncovered one of the most remarkable stories from WWII I’ve ever heard.

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