On Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013, Ted Barris speaks at The Albany Club in Toronto about the most famous Second World War prison break. In his renowned storytelling style, Ted brings a talk and visual presentation about his brand new book, The Great Escape: A Canadian Story. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Hollywood blockbuster movie The Great Escape, (with Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, etc.). But as Ted will demonstrate from his book, the most famous WWII POW escape was not a story of British heroes and Yankee know-how. The Great Escape was very much a story of Canadian leadership and courage. It’s more exciting than the Hollywood movie. And it’s all true!
When: 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013.
Where: The Albany Club, 91 King Street East,
Contact: Ed Sparling, Pres. Fort York Legion Branch 165, 416-398-0424.