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Splinters of a Nation

(Splinters of a Nation)
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Original Title : Splinters of a Nation
Time : 60 Min
Genre : Documentary, History, War
Project Type : Movie
Year of release : 2016
Director : G. Scott Porter
Writer : James Findlay, G. Scott Porter
Producer : G. Scott Porter
Project State : completed
Origin Country/Region : United States
Original Language : English
About : During World War II nearly half a million German prisoners of war were captured overseas and sent to prison camps across America. 'Splinters of a Nation' tells the extraordinary story of 8,000 prisoners sent to Utah. For more than three ...See moreDuring World War II nearly half a million German prisoners of war were captured overseas and sent to prison camps across America. 'Splinters of a Nation' tells the extraordinary story of 8,000 prisoners sent to Utah. For more than three years, these prisoners worked side-by-side with thousands of civilians on farms and factories across the state. This powerful collision of two enemies on the homefront created life-changing exchanges and friendships that have long outlived the conflict. Tragedy marked the end of their stay as a deranged American guard opened fire on hundreds of sleeping prisoners, killing nine and wounding 19. This tragic event in the small rural town of Salina became the largest WWII massacre on American soil. See less Read more: Plot summary | Synopsis

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