Wounded in Action: Survival and Sacrifice on the Frontlines of War
About this ebook
Wounded in action (WIA) describes combatants who have been wounded while fighting in a combat zone during wartime, but have not been killed. Typically, it implies that they are temporarily or permanently incapable of bearing arms or continuing to fight. Generally, the Wounded in Action are far more numerous than those killed. Common combat injuries include second and third-degree burns, broken bones, shrapnel wounds, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, nerve damage, paralysis, loss of sight and hearing, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and limb loss.
How you will benefit
(I) Insights, and validations about the following topics:
Chapter 1: Wounded in action
Chapter 2: United States military casualties of war
Chapter 3: Killed in action
Chapter 4: Combat stress reaction
Chapter 5: Coalition casualties in Afghanistan
Chapter 6: Vietnam War casualties
Chapter 7: Napoleonic Wars casualties
Chapter 8: Korean DMZ Conflict
Chapter 9: Casualty (person)
Chapter 10: List of battles with most United States military fatalities
(II) Answering the public top questions about wounded in action.
Who this book is for
Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of Wounded in Action.
