Soldiers in WW1 were shell-shocked because of the horrors of war that they saw in which their brains never truly recovered from
Shell shock.
trench foot and shell shock
2
During World War I, it is estimated that around 500,000 soldiers were affected by what was then termed "shell shock," a condition now recognized as a form of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The psychological impact of the war, coupled with the intense bombardments and trench warfare, contributed to this high number. Many soldiers experienced severe anxiety, depression, and other debilitating symptoms, highlighting the war's profound impact on mental health. The understanding of such conditions has evolved significantly since then, leading to better recognition and treatment in modern contexts.
Before World War I, American soldiers had never seen such brutality and bloodshed. After they came back from the war, many were disillusioned with life, or were suffering from shell shock. Quite a few of the returning soldiers turned to alcohol or drugs for comfort.
Shell shocked
Shell shock.
The shell-shocked veteran was gobsmacked (means astonished or astounded) when he found out that the South had lost the war.
Shell shock is PTSD. You cannot get that from being a mother, even though birth is pretty intense.
trench foot and shell shock
2
During World War I, it is estimated that around 500,000 soldiers were affected by what was then termed "shell shock," a condition now recognized as a form of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The psychological impact of the war, coupled with the intense bombardments and trench warfare, contributed to this high number. Many soldiers experienced severe anxiety, depression, and other debilitating symptoms, highlighting the war's profound impact on mental health. The understanding of such conditions has evolved significantly since then, leading to better recognition and treatment in modern contexts.
Before World War I, American soldiers had never seen such brutality and bloodshed. After they came back from the war, many were disillusioned with life, or were suffering from shell shock. Quite a few of the returning soldiers turned to alcohol or drugs for comfort.
Because of 'shell shock' - what we now call Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
The most common ongoing effect of soldiers fighting in World War 1 was shell shock or what is now called post-traumatic stress disorder. Trench foot was also common in World War 1.
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.
German soldiers during World War I were called "Huns" by the American soldiers. The Germans called their soldiers "The Bosch" during World War I.