What Was Life Like for Soldiers During WWII?
During WWII, many American college students were drafted to war zones in Germany. Such students attended Muhlenberg College back in 1939.
Throughout their tenure, soldiers communicated with their families and beloved ones through letters. These letters were often written by hand, while others used a typewriter, as it was one of the few communication machines they had at the time. One of these military students was John J. Kern who became a war criminal back in the forties.
Not only were these soldiers in danger of war zones, but they were also at risk of food poisoning, pathogens, and respiratory illnesses as a result of smoke pollution.
Such occurrences took place as a result of consuming inedible foods, such as cat stew.
Additionally, soldiers were constantly surrounded by polluted environments. They consistently inhaled the smoke their weapons produced when fired, and those of the enemy.
This leaves me wondering… What causes these soldiers to become imprisoned as war criminals?
Why do their features change significantly during their tenure?
Sep. 7, 2024
