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Explore the poignant and harrowing world of war photography, from the trenches of WWI to the devastating aftermath of Hiroshima. Witness the human cost of battles, genocide, and bombings through the lenses of brave photojournalists. Uncover the stories behind iconic images that have shaped our understanding of war and its impact on individuals, families, and nations. Reflect on the motivations that drive both soldiers and civilians to participate in armed conflicts and the lasting consequences of war on communities worldwide.
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Cambodia: Cambodia, Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge
Refugee camps outside the Darfur region of Sudan 10,000 deaths per month
A pained stare, plastic ties and muddy, shoeless feet. In war, everyone is suspect. After a short firefight in Sayyid Muhammad, these men were rounded up, stripped, interrogated and later released. (Photo by Cheryl Diaz Meyer)
Baghdad - The mother of Samah Hussein grieves over the body at a Baghdad morgue. The boy was among 12 people reportedly killed by a suicide car bombing outside the U.S. military's Camp Cuervo. (Photo by Samir Mizban, June 13, 2004.)
Squad leader and Staff Sgt. Lonnie Roberts stands at attention as troops from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team pay last respects to their fallen comrade, Pvt. Gregory Huxley, during a memorial for the 19-year-old in Baghdad. (Photo by David Leeson)
U.S. Marine Ty Ziegel returns home, after losing much of his face in an explosion to marry his high school sweet heart.
MOTIVATION: For what reasons would you go to war?