Shot Down & Captured: American Airmen in WWII | FD History

Thousands of American airmen risked their lives flying bombing missions over Nazi-occupied Europe during WWII. For those shot down behind enemy lines, the fight for survival was only just beginning: Captured by German forces, these men faced harsh conditions, uncertainty, and the constant struggle to hold on to hope in prisoner-of-war camps. Angels of the Sky tells the remarkable true stories of USAAF airmen, including members of the 8th Air Force, who survived being shot down and taken prisoner during the deadliest conflict in history. Through firsthand accounts, they recall the terror of capture, the hardships of life in German POW camps, and the daring escape attempts that offered a chance at freedom. Their experiences reveal another side of the air war over Europe — a story of courage, endurance, ingenuity, and the determination to survive against extraordinary odds. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Subscribe to Free Documentary - History Channel for free: https://bit.ly/2FjRPgV Facebook: https://bit.ly/2QfRxbG Twitter: https://bit.ly/2QlwRiI ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #FreeDocumentary #Documentary #History ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Free Documentary - History is dedicated to bringing high-quality documentaries to you on YouTube for free. You will see fascinating animations showing the past from a new perspective and explanations by renowned historians that make history come alive with stories about people and events that formed the world we live in.