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The Grand Escape Timeline

  • Assassination of Archduke Frank Ferdinand

    Assassination of Archduke Frank Ferdinand
    He was assassinated which put more spark on war but many acts could’ve started it.
  • The 9,000 Yard Conquer

    The 9,000 Yard Conquer
    On September a heavy bombardment of the Germans took place, but British soldiers ran with Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and tanks cover fire they conquered German trenches of 9,000 yards
  • Caspar’s First Flight

    Caspar’s First Flight
    He started and minutes in had problems and was going to turn back but, a cloud blocked vision and the plane wouldn’t go higher. Suddenly they somehow went into enemy territory
  • Escape Attempt

    Escape Attempt
    A couple of prisoners decide to jump out a window to escape sending them to Holzmiden because attempt at escape
  • The Dig

    The Dig
    Prisoners started to work more on tunnel in cramped quarters going through and made a little before the wall
  • Holzmiden, 1918

    Holzmiden, 1918
    A Lieutenant named Casper Kennard and two trusted friends help dig a tunnel to escape prison
  • The Escape

    The Escape
    Butler and two others escaped the prison
  • Escape Found

    Escape Found
    An escape attempt was found no one was caught and Niemeyer got mad and took it out on remaining prisoner
  • The Search Party

    The Search Party
    A Search party was sent out and recovered 10/29 escapees
  • The Wierdest Court Martial

    The Wierdest Court Martial
    Niemeyer Court Martial all recaptured prisoners. They were asked questions: name, rank, military job before. They answered normal jobs. Niemeyer was furious then days later they became friends.(Niemeyer and prisoners)