How Monopoly Games Helped the Allied War Effort

From the Jan. 9, 2013 Atlantic Magazine "How Monopoly Games Helped Allied POWs Escape During World War II" by Megan Garber.

British airmen shot down over Germany and captured and then taken to prisons.  The Geneva Convention allowed the Red Cross and other groups to distribute care packages to prisoners.  Some items that could be included were "games and past times."

Some groups like Licensed Victuallers Prisoners relief Fund sent hidden items in the games like compasses, money and maps to be used in escape attempts.

These were prepared with assistance from MI9, the British secret Service.

When Go to Jail Really Meant Break Out of Jail.  --GreGen