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Introduction to the stories

Bruce Scates introduces four stories exploring aspects of the psychological damage caused by war.

Bruce Scates introduces the stories from Pozières, France.

Having explored aspects of the physical wounds of war, you can now explore stories describing the psychological damage wrought by war.

After watching the stories, we’ll be asking you to reflect and share your thoughts on the different ways soldiers were affected by their experiences during the Great War.

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World War 1: A History in 100 Stories

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