There are nine documented escape attempts from the War Prison Barracks at Fort Oglethorpe during World War 1. The outcomes included being recaptured, never seen again, or shot to death. These were published in the local newspapers through official releases from the War Prison Barracks commandant's office. The commandant released the descriptions of escaped prisoners so the general public would be on the lookout, and in several cases, did effect their recapture. 

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This collection is the first time in history that the escapes have been documented and published.