The extreme mental torture and physical exhaustion many prisoners of war experienced during the war caused a unique psychological condition called Post traumatic stress disorder. Although this condition is mostly acute in nature, many POWs who survived the atrocities of war are still haunted by this traumatic experience. During the war, many POWs have to [...]
Among the attempts of many directors to portray the horrors of war, nothing has come closer than Stalag 17. This 1953 film directed by a Jewish refugee himself depicted the atrocities of war and how the extreme living conditions could change the very personality of human beings. This highly acclaimed film is considered as one [...]
The only thing that is common during a state of war is the haunting violence and constant crimes against humanity. Regardless of where the war is located, there are people bound to experience the atrocities that is a recurring theme among war conditions. Stalags or prisoner of war camps are common means to detain prisoners [...]