Is a war ever truly finished? Battles delves into the lingering remnants of conflict, exploring the lasting impact on landscapes and memories. Archetypes of warfare - a bomb, bunker, tank, and soldier - guide us through European sites of recent turmoil. We witness the transformation of people, objects, and terrain after demilitarization, revealing the stories of an elderly man in a bunker-dotted country, a prison camp's eerie night scenes, the final days of outdated explosives, and an army of women dismantling explosive artillery.
Battles
The legacy of war, dictatorship, and occupation lingers in Europe, profoundly impacting the continent's collective identity and self-perception.