This Land Warfare Paper takes a look at the history of PTSD in the U.S. armed forces from the American Revolution to the current conflicts and at recent studies on the topic. The author, a Soldier whose Soldier son has suffered from PTSD since he returned from Iraq, offers Soldier testimonies, the perspective of a psychologist who has treated Soldiers for the disorder, and recommendations for Army action and follow-on studies..

"February 2009"--Cover.

Introduction / A look in the rearview mirror. The American Revolution -- The American Civil War -- World War I -- World War II -- The Korean War -- The Vietnam War -- Post-Vietnam War through the Gulf War / Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom / Defining Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder / Soldier testimonies. A second-generation soldier -- Following in her grandfathers' footsteps -- Frozen in the moment -- No purple heart for rape / A psychologist's perspective / Emerging themes -- What the studies found. 2001-2002 -- 2003-2005 -- 2006-present / Recommendations for Army action / Recommendations for Army follow-on studies / Conclusion.