Practicability of Escape 7. Unless the capitulation of Germany is brought about by air bombardment without an Allied landing from the West, it is probable that at the time of Germany's capitulation the Allies will have recovered so much of the territory at present occupied by the German armies that Germany will be all but isolated from the outside world. It will, therefore, be difficult for any Germans to escape far afield unless they make their getaway well before Germany's defeat, which is most improbable.