A lot of times when talking about wars, there is one image in our heads: horror, weakness, apathy, or sorrow, and while all of the prior is true, there happens to be an aspect that is always forgotten or underestimated, such as people’s ambivalent response to wars. Sometimes, due to the horrific war conditions we… Continue reading How Do Individuals Respond to Wars?
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Week 2 Writings – WWII Communication
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… Continue reading Week 2 Writings – WWII Communication
Writing a Letter to Your Past Self…
Writing a letter to your past self helps you to understand and reconcile with your past self better. It also reminisces on prior accomplishments and memories. Here is more information on why you should write a letter to your past self: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10927754/#:~:text=Writing%20to%20past%2Dself%20decreased,letter%20to%20their%20past%2Dself.