WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -This evidence has led the researchers to conclude that shell shock may not only be a psychological disorder, since the symptoms exhibited by affected individuals from the First World War are very similar to these injuries. Immense pressure changes are involved in shell shock.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the early years of World War One, shell shock was believed to be the result of a physical injury to the nerves and being exposed to heavy bombardment. Shell shock victims often couldn’t eat or sleep, whilst others continued to suffer physical symptoms.

Detailed explanation-3: -The term “shell shock” was coined by the soldiers themselves. Symptoms included fatigue, tremor, confusion, nightmares and impaired sight and hearing. It was often diagnosed when a soldier was unable to function and no obvious cause could be identified.

Detailed explanation-4: -Shell shock was a term coined during the First World War that is now called Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It is a psychological condition resulting from the stress a soldier experiences during battle. Symptoms include (but are not limited to) tremors, loss of sight or hearing and extreme fatigue.

Detailed explanation-5: -Shell shock was seen by many in the military as a cowardly excuse to escape the terrible conditions of the front, and frequently they were disciplined or charged by court martial for cowardice or desertion. One such soldier, Private Harry Farr, was executed for cowardice in 1916 despite a prior shell shock diagnosis.