Dropping Leaflets or Soldiers
The 295th Squadron of the Royal Air Force was started in August of 1942, and was meant to be a unit that helped with transport of important information and soldiers. It even included a glider tug aircraft, making it well equipped for its duties.
Dropping Leaflets Or Soldiers
Initially commissioned to drop leaflets into French territory during WWII, in 1943 the mandate changed and it became the first unit to drop soldiers over Normandy, ahead of the now historically renowned “D-Day”.
Psychological Effects
In the years following WWII, psychologists studied the effects of the war on soldiers and citizens alike. PTSD was common for those who took part in combat, and a significant number of soldiers couldn’t sleep or focus, and had crippling anxiety.
Psychological Effects
As is understandable, Holocaust survivors also had a difficult time dealing with their own freedom from death camps, and were riddled with guilt for being saved while others died. This picture shows a young survivor depicting “home”.
