Abstract

Abstract 

The Great War was at the time the largest conflagration in history.  Millions of civilians were rapidly turned into combatants.  Many suffered both physical and psychological harm and whilst the care of the physically injured has often been praised, a common criticism even more than century after the Armistice is that shell shocked men were failed with no thought of their mental wellbeing or recovery.  Whilst acknowledging demand greatly exceeded capacity, this lecture explores the developments and advances in recognition and care of “shell shock” during the war

Biographic details 

Andrew Connolly is a general and colorectal surgeon at Middlemore.  He has a deep interest in military medical history especially in the Great War.  Andrew has co-authored a book on the men commemorated on the War Memorial at Auckland Grammar School and has given numerous talks on aspects of military history.

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