David Nasaw

Historian David Nasaw, author of The Wounded Generation, sheds light on the challenging realities facing World War II veterans upon their return home. He discusses the overlooked struggles with PTSD, misdiagnosis, and the societal pressures affecting both veterans and women who had taken on new roles during the war. Nasaw also explores the complexities of demobilization, the GI Bill's benefits and racial exclusions, and the long-lasting impact of trauma, revealing how the war's effects linger long after the fighting ends.