Collecting Materials
The trio began collecting spoons from the mess hall. On their own, the aluminum spoons were flimsy and useless. But, when pressed and sharpened, the spoons became sturdy picks for chipping away at the concrete walls. The criminals' plan was tedious, but they were in no hurry.
Under the Cover of War
While they were in the midst of their escape plans, the trio learned about an event called the "Battle of Alcatraz" from a prisoner who was in there with them. This event happened because a group of prisoners attempted to overthrow the police on the island back in 1946. They were easily overpowered by authorities that got shipped in after the battle began, and every person who was involved either got executed or was given a life sentence. So, the trio knew that they needed to work as carefully as possible since their lives were on the line...