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Personal War Experiences
- Allan Little recounts his experience covering wars in Baghdad, Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Sierra Leone.
- He reflects on his initial belief in detachment and the eventual realization of war's impact after near-death experiences and witnessing colleagues' deaths.
Woolf's Perspective on War Photography
- Virginia Woolf, in "Three Guineas," analyzed war photography's impact, especially images of dead bodies and destruction.
- She believed men and women would respond differently to these images, influenced by her pacifist views and personal loss in the Spanish Civil War.
Baghdad Shelter Bombing
- Allan Little describes a scene in Baghdad where he witnessed the recovery of charred bodies from a bombed shelter.
- Many victims were women and young children, a sight that deeply affected him and fueled his reflections on the impact of war.