Heartwarming festive tales of WWII. Cry. Laugh. Learn.

German POW story, "Last Flight" Lancaster tale, Wilf Shaw goes to church, Stop Press headlines, much more.

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Episode artwork:

German soldiers celebrate christmas by the christmas tree