War's Secret Shame: Shell Shock
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War's Secret Shame: Shell Shock

Season 1
In the aftermath of the First World War, soldiers who sacrificed so much were branded as cowards when they returned home. Paralyzed by fatigue, anxiety and extreme terror due to the horrors they witnessed on the battlefield, they were the victims of shell shock. This emotional documentary delves into previously unseen archives to tell their tragic story.
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  1. S1 E1 - War's Secret Shame: Shell Shock

    November 11, 2018
    59min
    16+
    In the aftermath of the First World War, soldiers who sacrificed so much were branded as cowards when they returned home. Paralyzed by fatigue, anxiety and extreme terror due to the horrors they witnessed on the battlefield, they were the victims of shell shock. This emotional documentary delves into previously unseen archives to tell their tragic story.
    Free trial of BBC Select