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Capture is an occupational hazard for soldiers and escape is a POW’s duty—some even succeed with imagination and style. Everyone loves a great escape. In the civilian world even the nastiest criminal gets our grudging respect for busting out. And prisoners of war, enemies as well as allies, are doubly admired for seeking freedom. After …
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