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Tango01 | 29 Jun 2022 9:35 p.m. PST |
…controversy "Among the phrases guaranteed to trigger discussion about the First World War is the term "shell shock". Like "shot at dawn" or "lions led by donkeys", shell shock is sure to stir even the most uninformed, uninterested person to comment. It has to be said that, like the other phrases I have listed, shell shock and the way in which it was identified and treated is still surrounded by myth and controversy. As with many of these contentious subjects, the facts are well-documented. When viewed from a balanced and informed perspective, we find ? given the information available at the time ? the authorities did the best they could…"
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