Today in World War II History—August 5, 1944

Polish resistance fighter during the Warsaw Uprising, Aug 1944

70 Years Ago—Aug. 5, 1944: Japanese POWs in Australia attempt mass escape from Cowra camp; 334 escape; 231 Japanese & 4 guards are killed in the escape and roundup; all are recaptured within nine days. In Warsaw, Polish insurgents liberate a forced labor camp, and 348 Jews join the rebellion.