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S3 Episode 8 - "American Caesar"

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Psychological Warfare: The Experience of Korean War POWs

This chapter examines the harrowing experiences of American POWs during the Korean War, focusing on the indoctrination tactics used by their captors and the complex backgrounds of the soldiers. It investigates the psychological manipulations they faced, including the emergence of the concept of 'brainwashing' and the influence of programs like MKUltra on national perceptions of communist mind control.

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