In August 1944, a mass breakout occurs at an Australian POW camp, where 1104 Japanese prisoners escape. The escape results in the deaths of 4 guards and 231 prisoners, with 334 recaptured over the next 9 days.
The Cowra Breakout
A massive prison break occurred in August 1944 at the Australian POW camp at Cowra, with 1104 Japanese prisoners of war making a daring escape, resulting in the loss of 4 guards and 231 prisoners, with 334 ultimately recaptured.
