Operation Longcloth

Operation Longcloth was a large-scale, coordinated escape by over 80 Allied prisoners of war from a Japanese camp in India in 1943 during World War II. The prisoners, mostly British and Commonwealth soldiers, organized a daring desert trek across hundreds of miles of hostile terrain to reach safety and freedom. The operation involved meticulous planning, resourcefulness, and collaboration, highlighting the resilience of the prisoners. While many escapees succeeded in reaching Allied lines, others were recaptured. The event boosted morale and demonstrated the prisoners' determination and ingenuity despite dire circumstances.