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Battle of Alcatraz

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Battle of Alcatraz

The Battle of Alcatraz, which lasted from May 2 to 4 1946, was the result of an unsuccessful escape attempt at Alcatraz Island Federal Penitentiary. Two guards—William A. Miller and Harold Stites—were killed along with three of the inmates. Eleven guards and one convict were also injured. Two of the surviving convicts were later executed for their roles.

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