May 4, 1946: The Battle of Alcatraz

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🗓️ 4 May 2021

⏱️ 14 minutes

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On this day, the Battle of Alcatraz ended after six inmates seized the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. In the aftermath, fifteen victims were wounded, and five men died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:27.7	information, go to amazon.com.uk.U.K. slash prime. Today is Tuesday, May 4th, 2021. On this day in 1946, the Battle of Alcatraz ended. Six inmates
0:43.3	imprisoned in Alcatraz's federal penitentiary seized the prison and initiated a bloody jailbreak.
0:49.3	In the aftermath, 15 victims were left wounded and five men lay dead.
1:01.8	Welcome to Today in True Crime, a Spotify original from Parcast.
1:06.7	Due to the graphic nature of this crime, listener discretion is advised.
1:10.7	This episode contains depictions of violence that some people may find offensive.
1:15.2	We advise extreme caution for children under 13.
1:19.0	Today we're covering the last day of the Battle of Alcatraz.
1:22.5	Let's go back to San Francisco, California, May 4th, 1946.
1:35.9	The battle between inmates and guards raged for two days before the Marines finally infiltrated
1:42.0	the cell block. Inside, a brigade of murderous convicts had staged a violent coup.
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