What did the term 'Shell Shock' describe during World War I?
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Correct answer: A mental injury from the trauma of constant bombardment
Now recognized as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), shell shock affected thousands of soldiers exposed to the horrors of trench warfare. Symptoms included tremors, nightmares, and the inability to speak or walk.
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