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What is shell shock What kind of condition did it leave the soldiers in?
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∙ 15y ago
I'm not a Doctor. I think Post Traumatic Stress Disorder just about covers it.
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In World War 1 stress by soldiers was called?
Shell shock.
Is the word shell shock hyphenated?
No, the term "shell shock" is typically not hyphenated. It is used to refer to a psychological condition caused by war trauma.
In world war 1 What did the soldiers have to cope with?
trench foot and shell shock
What problems did soldiers face in ww1?
Rats and Lice, Trench foot and shell shock
How many soldiers suffered from shell shock during World War 1?
2
What was the conditions of the soldiers that fought in ww1?
you'r probably thinking of shell shock or grenade shock. A post traumatic disorder probably.
What does the phrase 'shell shock' mean?
Shell Shock is a phrase that was first used in World War I to describe psychological trauma experienced by soldiers. Currently, it is used when someone is very surprised.
Why were soldiers sometimes shot at dawn?
In ww1, soldiers were shot at dawn for suffering from shell shock and for desertion. They shot these soldiers so that other soldiers weren't encouraged to be a coward.
What health problems did soldiers have after World War 1?
well most likely there were cooties which is a compination of lice and other bugs (the name was made by soldiers) and shell shock which was a combination of medical problems (kind of insanity) the soldiers would have nightmares every night and mumble and have diarea from shell shock and many other things
What caused shellshock?
Shell shock was a term used in the military, especially during WWI - it was caused by the stresses of battle. Trench warfare caused soldiers to witness many horrors, leading to possible shell shock.
How were people with shell shock treated?
For the most part, shell shock was not recognized as an illness or health condition. Therefore, there was no treatment in place. Even today our soldiers with diagnosed PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress - should not be disorder but Syndrome), have trouble receiving proper treatment.
Who had a shell shock?
solders at war had shell shock
