1945 Prisoners freed in the Alps
April 22, 2026
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0:33Now Playing1945 Prisoners freed in the Alps
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as posted by the channelDate: 21st May 1945
Location: Greek
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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Capt. John ELPHINSTONE. (nephew of Queen.) Freed with other important persons in the Alps by Br. army.
NOW EARL OF HAREWOOD LASCELLES, Viscount (Son of Earl of HAREWOOD) Freed by British troops in the Alps, with other important prisoners of war
Pastor NEIMULLER. (German) Anti-Nazi, freed from internment with other important prisoners, at a villa in the Alps (nr. Brenner Pass).
Gen. POPAPAGOS. (Greek). Freed by Br. Troops, with other important persons in the Alps.
PRISONERS OF WAR. Pastor Neimuller, Gen. Popapagos (Greek), Lt. M. Alexander, cpt. J. Elphinstone, 1st. Lt. (Lord) Lascelles, & other important persons. freed by Br, troops.(alpine area)
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