Shellshock in the College collections

Major Arthur HurstMedical diseases of war1940, 2nd ed.Soon after the beginning of WWI, military doctors noticed that soldiers started to show neurological symptoms like dizziness, tremor, tinnitus, amnesia, weakness and headache. In most of these cases, there was no obvious physical injury. This condition became known as ‘shellshock’ or ‘war neurosis’. Some doctors believed it was caused by hidden brain injuries or carbon monoxide poisoning, while others accused the affected soldiers of malingering.

They Called It Shell Shock: Combat Stress in the First World War (Wolverhampton Military Studies): Linden, Stefanie: 9781912390533: : Books

Wartime service honours of Dr William Aldren Turner (1864-1945)… Devised a management strategy for shell shock… Honoured by Belgium and Britain

Shell Shock & Awe-Ten Years Later

Wartime service honours of Dr William Aldren Turner (1864-1945)… Devised a management strategy for shell shock… Honoured by Belgium and Britain

Shell shock, gas attacks and art

Shell shock: Giant invasive mussels eradicated from New Jersey pond – The Morning Call

Soldiers Don't Go Mad' Review: The Trauma of the Trenches - WSJ

The Museum of Dreams

Shellshock in the College collections Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

Shell-shocked soldier awaiting transportation away from the front line, Hue, Vietnam, All Works

Shell shock, gas attacks and art

Shell Shock Click – Dead Man's Party (1996, CD) - Discogs

Shell shock: Giant invasive mussels eradicated from New Jersey pond – The Morning Call