Monopoly's Secret Role in WWII Escape Plans

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he untold story of Monopoly's pivotal role in World War II with "The Unsung Hero of WWII: Monopoly's Secret Mission." This gripping documentary short film unveils how the classic board game became an ingenious tool for Allied POWs' escape. Crafted with care by the British Secret Service and the game's manufacturer, special Monopoly sets were embedded with silk escape maps, real currency, and tools, aiding prisoners in their daring escapes from Nazi camps. Discover the cunning creativity behind this covert operation, the lives it saved, and how a simple game of Monopoly turned into a beacon of hope and freedom during one of history's darkest hours.

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https://monopoly.cdbpdx.com/AUS_WWII/
https://www.warhistoryonline.com/war-articles/greatest-wwii-escape-youve-never-heard.html







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