Many prisoners managed to escape and were sheltered in private homes. The men were marched along country roads towards the Oder, first north towards Dresden, then when the Germans changed their mind, south towards Bavaria, eventually reaching Stalag XIII-D near Nuremberg.
Many prisoners escaped captivity and found shelter in private homes. The men were escorted along rural roads to the Oder River, initially heading north toward Dresden, then changing course south towards Bavaria, eventually arriving at Stalag XIII-D near Nuremberg.