Listen in this week to The Crux Podcast as Julie takes us on a gripping journey through history, unraveling the remarkable tale of Tunnel 29 in Cold War Berlin. Beneath the Bricks: Tunnel 29's Daring Escape explores the daring endeavors of a group of young Germans and Italians who, against all odds, sought to defy the imposing Berlin Wall. Join us as we delve into the challenges they faced, the risks they took, and the unexpected collaboration with NBC News that turned this underground escape into a dramatic chapter of resilience and courage.

Resources:

Tunnel 29: The True Story of an Extraordinary Escape Beneath the Berlin Wallamazon.com

BBC Radio 4 - Intrigue, Tunnel 29 - Ep1: The Escapebbc.co.uk

video link on YouTube of tunnel rescue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRuQwb4fbbI