Which of the following is considered the primary reason for the post-traumatic stress disorder suffered by thousands of Vietnam veterans?
A) Many soldiers were exposed to Agent Orange.
B) Soldiers had to fight in the midst of jungles, rains, and withering heat.
C) Soldiers suffered from battle fatigue.
D) Soldiers saw large numbers of women, children, and elderly people killed.

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Witnessing large numbers of women, children, and elderly people being killed is considered the primary reason for the post-traumatic stress disorder suffered by thousands of Vietnam veterans. This experience was traumatic and violated their expectations of the morality of war.

Which of the Following Is Considered the Primary Reason for the Post-Traumatic