Evolutionarily speaking, social isolation is more stressful than violence
Soldiers develop mental health issues more often when they return home and become socially isolated than when they are at war, surrounded by their brothers
Soldiers develop mental health issues more often when they return home and become socially isolated than when they are at war, surrounded by their brothers
Sometimes you dream of the war because life is so simple and the goal is obvious, and every decision seems impactful to your survival.
It's a very well written book.
I don't know really whether I should recommend war stories to a guy who's been to war but if you do enjoy reading that sort of stuff, both of his novels (The Short Timers - which turned into Full Metal Jacket - and the sequel 'The Phantom Blooper' are excellent.)