The term “shell shock” emerged during World War I to describe psychological trauma experienced by soldiers exposed to intense bombardment and combat. Symptoms included severe anxiety, tremors, and emotional distress. In a notable case, a soldier exhibited extreme fear and agitation when a doctor presented him with a military helmet, indicating a deep association between the object and his traumatic experiences. Over time, the understanding of such conditions evolved, leading to the modern diagno

WW2 GERMAN ANTI-TANK SHELL UP CLOSE Take a look at this bizarre looking shell at the end of the barrel of a WW2 German Panzerabwehrkanone (Pak) 36 anti-tank gun. Developed in 1936 this gun was the main anti-tank weapon in the early war years but it had largely been rendered ineffective by late 1940 as the armour on Allied tanks had increased. Rather than scrapping the guns, the German forces designed a new type of round which would be able to penetrate the tanks - the Stielgranate 41. This rocke