Katherine Gazzard, a curator at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich and expert on the Napoleonic Wars, shares the incredible tale of Lieutenant Charles Hare, a young British naval officer who cleverly escaped from a French POW camp. Disguised as a French customs officer, he navigated a perilous journey across Europe with his loyal terrier, evading capture. Gazzard recounts Hare's ingenious strategies, the harsh realities faced by POWs during the Napoleonic Wars, and the historical significance of his daring escape, now showcased in a new exhibition.
