To what extent did America's generally hostile response to the Vietnam War contribute to the high number of casualties from the syndrome post-traumatic stress disorder?Investigation planIn this investigation, the personal side of soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War will be examined- particularly the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) which were most common among veterans, and the different experiences during the war or after returning home that could have provoked them. Types of warfare, deaths, and differences from methods used during the Vietnam War will be discussed. Technological advances and mentalities from different eras of war will be taken into account. The definition of PTSD and descriptions of the different general causes will also be mentioned. Different veterans' accounts and reports of PTSD victims from the Vietnam War will be analyzed for individual cases and examples. Sources used will include Wounds of War by Herbert Hendin and Ann Pollinger Haas and information on post-traumatic stress disorder from the National Institute of Mental Health website. ) is, and how we get it. When a person suffers from PTSD, their feelings of fear and stress are altered; Even when not in danger, the person with this disorder may feel like they are. It is as if the victims are suffering from delayed trauma. Several risk factors can lead to this: experiences of dangerous events/trauma, history of mental illness, physical pain, witnessing the injuries/death of others, feelings of horror, helplessness or extreme fear, little or no support after the triggering event, feeling additional stress after the event... middle of paper ...... constant fear persists, causing them to relive experiences through dreams, avoid certain things or topics and lose their sense of security.ConclusionWith Post-Traumatic Stress disorders, their symptoms and cases are preventable and can be combatted if treated correctly. If potential victims of PTSD take the necessary steps to recover from their experience early on, the suffering can be better helped. The Vietnam War, filled with horrific fighting due to technological advances, fighting that nevertheless resulted in victory for North Vietnam and left many soldiers feeling like the war was pointless and the number of innocent people killed in the process left a heavy impact on veterans; However, it was America's generally hostile response to the Vietnam War and its lack of sympathy that most contributed to the high number of PTSD casualties..