Achilles in Vietnam: Combat Trauma and the Undoing of Character
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Description:
War doesn’t just change people—it shatters them.
This book compares the warriors of Homer’s Iliad and modern-day combat veterans, and discusses themes of moral injury, PTSD, and the psychological wounds of war.
If you’ve ever wondered why trauma lingers long after the war is over, this book will change the way you understand combat and healing.
???? Categorization for Reader Search:
✅ Category: Psychology & Trauma Studies
✅ Subcategories: Military Psychology | PTSD & Moral Injury | War & Human Behavior
✅ Best For: Veterans, military families, therapists, historians, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of war’s impact on the human psyche.
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