Virginians at War: WWII Prisoners of War in Germany uses firsthand accounts and video from World War II to detail the experiences of American prisoners of war in the European Theater. World War II veterans share their harrowing experiences of being shot down, injured, transported to POW camps, and eventually liberated. The film addresses the themes common for prisoners of war, including loneliness, unpredictability, anxiety, and the desire to survive.
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