Major Mohn announces that the French are to leave Colditz on Monday 20th April. The only date during WWII which corresponds to this is in 1942, though it has already been established that it is at least 1944 by this point in the series.
From the News bulletin given during the Prisoners meal time, the year is March 1943, as of 9th March Rommel had returned to Germany, and Command of German forces in Africa was given to General Hans-Jürgen von Arnim, Rommel never saw Africa again.
From the News bulletin given during the Prisoners meal time, the year is March 1943, as of 9th March Rommel had returned to Germany, and Command of German forces in Africa was given to General Hans-Jürgen von Arnim, Rommel never saw Africa again.
When the Officers have fallen in to their ranks, and are ready to march off, Flight Lieutenant Carter takes command of the squad, he then proceeds to give commands while standing at ease, an Officer would have known, that any orders to any squad, platoon or company, whoever is in charge, always gives any and all orders, while standing at attention.