The play is based on the true but little known story of Canadian war hero Lieutenant Harry Rogers, an engineer working for Niagara Hydro. He volunteered enthusiastically for service in World War I, and masterminded one of the greatest mass escape attempts in the war. The experience changed his view of international aggression forever. The play examines the tragic saga of 3300 Canadian prisoners of war and the equally tragic story of their German captors.
For educational resources on Canadian prisoners in Germany in the First World War, please click here.
