Chapter
The Psychological Toll of Fighting a Different Type of War
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The tolls of war extend beyond physical harm, with soldiers unprepared to handle the reality of civilian casualties and the use of human shields leading to psychological trauma.
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The Battle of Okinawa presented unique challenges to American soldiers due to the high number of civilian casualties.
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Battle of Okinawa
Summary
The Battle of Okinawa presented unique challenges to American soldiers due to the high number of civilian casualties. The experience of having to fight against civilians, and being unable to distinguish them from enemy combatants, caused significant psychological trauma to many soldiers.