On this day in 1942, French General Henri Giraud made a daring escape from a Nazi stronghold in Saxony, Germany. 

<p>On this day in 1942, French General Henri Giraud made a daring escape from a Nazi stronghold in Saxony, Germany. </p>

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

Henri Giraud escapes from Königstein Castle - April 17th, 1942

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