They Called It Shell Shock

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Focusing on the psychological impact of combat, this book examines the epidemic of traumatic disorders known as shell shock during the Great War, affecting soldiers on an unprecedented scale. Through personal accounts from British and German servicemen, it highlights the universal suffering and mental health consequences of warfare. Dr. Stefanie Linden explores how shell shock disrupted pre-war societal beliefs about gender, class, and scientific progress, ultimately reshaping the understanding of the human mind's influence over the body.