'The Great Escape' and Islam
The article reflects on the classic film 'The Great Escape' and its portrayal of World War II prisoners of war. The author contrasts the mutual respect shown between Allied prisoners and their German captors with the current perception of Islamic terrorism. He argues that the values and ethics of the participants in World War II differ significantly from those of contemporary Islamic extremists.
- ▪The film 'The Great Escape' is based on the true story of Allied prisoners attempting to escape from a German POW camp during World War II.
- ▪The author notes that the treatment of prisoners in the film aligns with the Geneva Convention standards, highlighting mutual respect between captors and prisoners.
- ▪He argues that calling Muslim terrorists 'Islamo-Nazis' is inaccurate, claiming that their value system is more dangerous than that of the Nazis.
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'The Great Escape' and Islam Rabbi Michael Barclay | 2:09 AM on May 25, 2026 AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana In honor of Memorial Day, I convinced my teenage sons to watch the classic 1963 film, The Great Escape, starring Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, Charles Bronson, and a slew of other stars of the time. A great movie, but watching it also pointed out some other sad and dangerous truths that we should remember not only on this Memorial Day as we remember America’s fallen soldiers, but at all times during the challenging days in which we live.
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