I picked the three books and films that focus mostly on the main characters and their trauma: Slaughterhouse-five, First Blood and American Sniper. I'm exploring how the war veterans were depicted in the films, how their PTSD and other illnesses were portrayed and how these adaptations fit the narratives of their time. I only scratched the surface on how the vets were accepted in the US society after coming back from WWII, Vietnam and Iraq respectively, so I'd like to ask if there are any recommendations for reading on this. I'm asking about literature on war trauma, vets' experience when coming back to civilian life, people's attitude towards them, etc. Your help will be greatly appreciated!
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