Kerry Shockey, a regular contributor and co-host, dives into one of WWII's most bizarre battles at Castle Itter. They explore how a group of French POWs, with unexpected allies from both American troops and Wehrmacht soldiers, defended against a furious SS attack. The episode highlights the chaos as the commandant flees, prisoners arm themselves, and a Czech partisan races to find help. With dramatic stories of unity, daring rescues, and a tennis star's heroic dash, Castle Itter emerges as a unique tale of camaraderie amidst war.
