WW1 - Shell shock

The video discusses the psychological condition known as shell shock, highlighting its varied effects on soldiers and officers during wartime. It contrasts the treatment received by officers, who are sent to convalescent homes, with that of rank-and-file soldiers, who often face harsher medical interventions like electric shock therapy. The narrative underscores the severe symptoms experienced by some soldiers and the long-lasting impact of war on their mental health.

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