The Long March to Freedom 1944–1945

Eighty years ago a series of forced prisoner of war marches took place. We trace some of the incredible stories from these marches through our records.
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Eighty years ago a series of forced prisoner of war marches took place. We trace some of the incredible stories from these marches through our records.
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