S5 E09 - Dave Robertson on Prisoners of War and Escape

This week we are joined by Historian and Podcaster Dave Robertson from the “For You The War Is Over” podcast and he has come on to rage that EVERYTHING WE THINK ABOUT PRISONER OF WAR ESCAPES IS WRONG.We’ll be talking a distinct lack of tunnels, the differences in escaping when not an officer, or in the Far East and how to plan and make the perfect escape.If you’d like to know more about this subject then you can start by listening and subscribing to the “For You The War is Over podcast. You can, and should, also follow the podcast on Twitter @FYWTIO and you can follow Dave @davemcrobboSupport the showYou can follow History Rage on Twitter @HistoryRage and let us know what you wish people would just stop believing using the Hashtag #HistoryRage. You can join our 'Angry Mob' on Patreon as well. £5 per month gets you episodes 3 months early, the invite to choose questions, entry into our prize draws and the coveted History Rage mug. Subscribe at www.patreon.com/historyrage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Think you know history? Think again.History Rage is the weekly podcast where professional historians come armed with evidence, fury, and a burning desire to set the record straight. Hosted by Paul Bavill, each episode invites a leading historian to reveal the one historical myth, misconception, or lazy narrative they wish we’d all stop believing — and why it matters.From “Vikings wore horned helmets” to “Britain stood alone in 1940” and “medieval people never bathed,” this is history with attitude, myth-busting with academic rigor, and truth-telling that pulls no punches.Whether you’re a lifelong history buff, a student, or just someone who’s had enough of bad takes on TikTok, History Rage gives you the real story — with all the rage it deserves.📅 New episodes every Monday. 🎧 Follow now and join the resistance against historical nonsense.Follow on all social media @historyrage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.