For You The War Is Over

First of a double-header, we look at the first escape of Anthony Deane-Drummond, the only man to successfully escape twice during the Second World War. Seconded to the SAS for Operation Colossus, he escaped through Italy to Switzerland at his fifth attempt. For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by D...

This episode looks at the escape of Wing Commander Basil Embry, who made his escape after seeing a road sign pointing to the village of "Embry". Taking it as a good omen, he made his escape through France while the German invasion is still ongoing! For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by Dave Rober...

In this episode we look at what may be the shortest escape of the war, both in timeframe and distance. But that also make it one of the most interesting! For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by Dave Robertson and Tony Hoskins, each episode looks at a new escape.  If you would like to follow us on T...

In this episode we look at Lieutenant Commander Redvers Prior. A First World War Navy veteran, he was one of our oldest escapers when he escaped from a hospital train in August 1942, when his adventures were only just beginning. For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by Dave Robertson and Tony Hoskin...

In this episode we look at the capture and escape of Fl/Lt. Denis Martin Cowley. After being due to be repatriated on medical grounds, he made his escape while en route back to the UK. For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by Dave Robertson and Tony Hoskins, each episode looks at a new escape.  If y...

To kick off this new series we welcome Midge Gillies, author of "The Barbed Wire University", to discuss what life was like as a Prisoner-of-war. We discuss the day to day life of a POW, how they lived and entertained themselves, and debate from what it was they felt they were escaping. For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the...

Welcome to Series 3 of For You The War Is Over, introducing a new series and a new presenter, we are excited to bring you brand new episodes covering some fantastic new escapes. For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by Dave Robertson and Tony Hoskins, each episode looks at a new escape.  If you woul...

In the final episode of this series we look at the escape attempts of Flight Sergeant James Patrick Dowd. After a number of escape attempts, he eventually succeeds in escaping from a camp at Grottkau. Making his way to Stettin, he gets help at a brothel, eventually succeeding in reaching Sweden. Sadly our presenter, Dave Harrison, passed away from Covid last year, so this episode, as well as all t...

In this episode we look at the escape of Captain Ian Poole Thomson, who was captured at El Alamein, escaped from Lamsdorf, was in Paris for D-Day and fought with the Maquis, winning a Military Cross for his services. Sadly our presenter, Dave Harrison, passed away from Covid last year, so this episode, as well as all the episodes in this series, is dedicated to him.  For You The War Is Over is a p...

In this episode we look at the escape of Brigadier James Hargest, a New Zealander who was captured by Rommel, held in Campo 12 in Italy, reaching Switzerland in record time after his escape. Sadly our presenter, Dave Harrison, passed away from Covid last year, so this episode, as well as all the episodes in this series, is dedicated to him.  For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the r...

In the second episode of this series we look at the escape of Cpl. JV Byrne. A member of the SAS when captured, he made several attempts to escape, eventually making his way to Stockholm, after a stint in Stalag Luft III, before finishing the war as part of the Allied invasion forces. Sadly our presenter, Dave Harrison, passed away from Covid last year, so this episode, as well as all the episodes...

In this first episode of the second series we look at the escape of Lt. The Earl of Cardigan. Captured early in the war, he makes a dash for it from a moving lorry and eventually makes his way south to Gibraltar. He later released an account of his escape in his book, I Walked Alone . Sadly our presenter, Dave Harrison, passed away from Covid last year, so this entire second series is dedicated to...

For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of POW escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by History Nerd  @DaveMcRobbo  and Tech Geek  @DaveHarrysson , each episode looks at a new escape.  If you would like to follow us on Twitter we can be found  @FYTWIO  we can also be found on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/FYTWIO/ or if you would prefer to send a more l...

This week's episode is the conclusion of our conversation with Prof. David Guss, author of "The 21 Escapes of Lt. Alastair Cram". In part 1 we covered Alastair's capture and first few escape attempts, we pick up this episode with Alastair having just arrived at Gavi, the "Italian Colditz". For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of POW escapes from the the Second W...

In this episode, the first part of a double header, we are joined by Prof. David Guss, author of "The 21 Escapes of Lt. Alastair Cram". Lt Alastair Cram is an escape legend, holding the record for the highest number of escape attempts in the Second World War. Captured in the North African campaign, he was a thorn in the side of his captors, spending time in a number of different camps, including t...

This week we look at the joint escape of FWE "Wally" Hammond and Donald "Tubby" Lister.  A pair of Royal Navy submariners, after a brief stint in Colditz they escape from a working party in Breslau.  For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of POW escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by History Nerd  @DaveMcRobbo  and Tech Geek  @DaveHarrysson  and each epi...

For episode nine we look at the escape of Captain J. Morphew, of the South Africa Air Force. He was captured in North Africa and made his escape from Campo 47, in Modena, making his way north to Switzerland, before re-entering occupied Europe to join an escape line to Gibraltar. For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of POW escapes from the the Second World War. H...

In our eighth episode we look at the escape of Sgt. D.D.W Nabarro of the No. 10 Squadron of the RAF. He wasn't a POW for very long but managed pack quite a lot into his amazing escape story.  For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of POW escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by History Nerd  @DaveMcRobbo  and Tech Geek  @DaveHarrysson  and each episode we...

In our seventh episode we look at the escape of Lt. Michael G Duncan who escaped from Biberach, in an escape which foreshadowed the 'Great Escape' but took the long way round to reach Switzerland. For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of POW escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by History Nerd  @DaveMcRobbo  and Tech Geek  @DaveHarrysson  and each episod...

In this week's bumper episode we are joined by special guest Tony Hoskins( @TonyHoskins16 ) to talk about the life and escape of Sandy Gunn and the SpitfireAA810 Project( @SpitfireAA810 ) Gunn was a pilot for the Photographic Reconnaissance Unit, helped discover the location of the German battleship Tirpitz, was involved in the Great Escape and has inspired so much more.  Please check out the Spit...

This week we look at the escape of Capt. DB Lang of the 51st Highland Division. He missed being rescued from Dunkirk before making his way to Palestine via Vichy France. For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of POW escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by History Nerd  @DaveMcRobbo  and Tech Geek  @DaveHarrysson  and each episode we look at a new POW esca...

This week's episode we look at the escape of Capt. AD Taylor, of the Hussars, featuring strong middle names, overturned tanks and much more besides! For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of POW escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by History Nerd  @DaveMcRobbo  and Tech Geek  @DaveHarrysson  and each episode we look at a new POW escapee and the story beh...

This week's episode looks at the escape of W/Cdr Whitney Straight; an all-action American war hero with back story as exciting and fast-paced as his escape! For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of POW escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by History Nerd  @DaveMcRobbo  and Tech Geek  @DaveHarrysson  and each episode we look at a new POW escapee and the s...

This week's episode is the conclusion our Wooden Horse escape double header looking at the story of F/Lt Oliver Philpot and his escape from Stalag Luft III.  For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of POW escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by History Nerd  @DaveMcRobbo  and Tech Geek  @DaveHarrysson  and each episode we look at a new POW escapee and the...

We are launching the podcast with the first of a double header of episodes looking at The Wooden Horse escape, this week we will be looking at the story of Lieut. Richard Codner and F/Lt. Eric Williams and their escape from Stalag Luft III. Next week we will finish this amazing story from the point of view of F/Lt. Oliver Philpot.  For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life s...