Were soldiers traumatized or "shell-shocked" after the Napoleonic Wars or other earlier wars? How were returning soldiers treated by the public? Were they treated for their condition?

by Lardball

We understand that many soldiers after the World Wars were suffering from PTSD after their experiences, and their treatment and public response is pretty well known. But what about in earlier wars? Did the public ignore the soldiers and think they were cowards?

Fascist_Pink

Diagnosing mental illness retrospectively is a minefield. With respect to soldiers in history and their relationship with PTSD, I would refer you to the FAQ or past threads like this.

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