You Choose: World War II Rescues and Escapes

As World War II raged, the Allied Forces searched for ways to stop Hitler's Nazi army. Wave after wave of American bombers were sent to attack German oil refineries, responsible for providing fuel to the army. But hundreds of American airmen were shot down in Nazi-occupied territories during the raids. They needed rescue. An ambitious plan arose-could these men be airlifted out, right under the noses of the Nazi army? If successful, Operation Halyard would become the greatest rescue mission of American airmen in history. How would you handle the bold escape? Experience the rescue as an American fighter pilot trapped behind enemy lines. Work as a radio operator recruited to join the secret mission to find and rescue the pilots. Take part as a Chetnik soldier tasked with finding American pilots and bringing them safely to the rescue area. You Choose the paths that will lead you and others to freedom or spell your doom!

Midway through World War II, many French Resistance members were being held prisoner at Amiens Prison in German-occupied France. On February 18, 1944, the Allies conducted Operation Jericho, a daring rescue mission to set them free. Would you rather be an Allied pilot who bombs holes in the prison walls or a free French Resistance fighter who helps whisk escaping prisoners to freedom? Now is your chance to do both-and more! In this interactive adventure, You Choose the paths that will lead you and others to freedom or spell your doom!

Stalag Luft I was a German prison camp that held Allied airmen during World War II. During its operation, many prisoners attempted daring escapes. And at the end of the war, Allied forces conducted Operation Revival to evacuate everyone still held captive. Would you rather try your luck as a prisoner tunneling to freedom or take your chances as an officer involved in the high-stakes rescue plan? Now is your chance to do both, and more! In this interactive adventure, You Choose the paths that will lead you and others to freedom or spell your doom!

In May of 1940, more than 338,000 Allied soldiers were stranded in northern France following Nazi Germany's invasion of the country. The British military knew that if their army couldn't be saved, the Germans would continue invading Europe, and the war would be lost. The soldiers had to be rescued. The evacuation-codenamed Operation Dynamo-would take effort from the military and civilians alike. How would you handle the daring rescue? Experience the evacuation as a British soldier stranded on the beaches at Dunkirk. Act as a civilian in command of a ship sent to rescue soldiers. Or be a French citizen fleeing the Nazi advance. In this interactive adventure, YOU CHOOSE the paths that will lead you and others to freedom or spell your doom!