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The True Horrors Of War Poetry By David Campbell

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War poetry. War poetry for many soldiers is the only release of the extreme emotions felt at the traumatic experiences they endured. It has not only helped many communicate their thoughts and expressions, but for us as a society it has helped us gain an understanding to the true horrors of war. One such poet is David Campbell. Campbell served in the RAAF as a boat pilot in World War 2, and helped transport the soldiers from destination to destination; seeing the new recruits and the war-stricken recruits. This damaging experience has taught him the true essence of war, and since then he has used poetry for self-expression. He is most notably known for Men in Green written in 1943, which is based of events in World War 2 and acts as his personal

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