Don Schwandt and many other children played war games. Some psychologists said that the games helped children release pent-up emotions. Many parents saw war games as an adaptation of "cops and robbers." They believed the games satisfied a child's natural urge to hero-worship older brothers and cousins in the war.

Don Schwandt played war games with this handmade toy Springfield bolt action rifle with bayonet, 1945 Loan from Don Schwandt

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