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.
Numerous prisoners managed to escape and sought refuge in private residences. They were led on foot along country lanes towards the Oder River, first traveling northward toward Dresden before shifting direction southward toward Bavaria, ultimately reaching Stalag XIII-D near Nuremberg.