All Quiet on the Western Front was written over 80 years ago but its depiction of war and its impact on soldiers remains relevant. One of the points that Remarque makes is that soldiers struggle not only with the trauma of battle but also with adjusting to life at home.
This is a struggle that remains difficult for soldiers today. Read/watch any, or all, of the resources below and answer the following question:
Prompt: What are the struggles facing modern day soldiers after they return home? How can the average citizen do to better support these veterans?
This is a struggle that remains difficult for soldiers today. Read/watch any, or all, of the resources below and answer the following question:
Prompt: What are the struggles facing modern day soldiers after they return home? How can the average citizen do to better support these veterans?
- After PTSD, More Trauma via New York Times
- Detailed study confirms high suicide rate among recent veterans via Los Angelos Times
- The War Within: Treating PTSD via 60 Minutes