In the closing days of the Second World War, prisoners taken hostage by the Nazis were rescued thanks to rebellious German soldiers, American troops and a hotel in a scenic spot in Italy. Now, their descendants have met to tell to incredible story of how their loved ones survived.

The story of the liberation of VIP prisoners held hostage by Nazis in Italy

In the closing days of the Second World War, prisoners taken hostage by the Nazis were rescued thanks to rebellious German soldiers, American troops and a hotel in a scenic spot in Italy. Now, their descendants have met to tell to incredible story of how their loved ones survived.