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Book SynopsisForeword by Sir Charles Huxtable KCB CBE, Commander in Chief, UK Land Forces, 1988-1990. In Great Britain today there are thousands of individuals who, having served their country, have been unable to return themselves to health in mind and body, and who require specialist help and care. This book tells the story of the horrors and fears veterans could not leave behind on the battlefield, and which continue to haunt them and disrupt their lives, and those close to them. It is an essential guide to a wide range of battle stress, war-experience and mental conditions. The case histories and types of patient will be of interest to the Caring Professions, the Social Services, the Armed Forces, and to all Families with members serving, or who have served, in the Armed Forces.
Trade Review"A comprehensive, carefully researched and invaluable source of information on this important aspect of psychology and the conduct of military operations..." -- Rt Hon Paddy Ashdown MP
"Should bury, once and for all, any lingering doubts about the existence of battle stress. It brings home starkly what is perhaps not generally appreciated, that thousands of veterans, suffering varying degrees of distress as a result of service to their country, need continuing help... A list of useful contact addresses runs to 16 pages and there are indispensable glossaries of medical and military terminology...." -- Soldier Magazine, February 1999
"...Given its comprehensive nature and easy-to-read style we have no hesitation in recommending it" -- Scottish Legion News (February/March 1999)
Table of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Shot at Dawn'; The Early Activities of Ex-Service Charitable Organisations; The Second World War: Casualties of Dunkirk, North Africa and Italy; The Second World War: Casualties of the Far East and of Europe; Demobilisation, Resettlement and the Military Hospitals; Other Conflicts: Korea, Cyprus, Malaya, Aden; Help is Available -- but is it enough?; More Recent Conflicts: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Civilian Tragedies; Treatment of the Mentally Disabled; A Wide Range of Cases; What Can and Cannot be Done for the Mentally Disabled Ex-Serviceman; The Lighter Side of the Work; Select Bibliography; Appendix A: Military and other Terms and Abbreviations; Appendix B: Medical Terms and Abbreviations; Appendix C: Useful Addresses -- Where to go for Help; Index.
