Soldiers struggle to reintegrate into civilian life after the war from "summary" of Band Of Brothers by Stephen E. Ambrose
The men of Easy Company had fought together through the harshest of conditions during World War II. They had formed a bond that went beyond mere camaraderie; they were a brotherhood forged in the fires of combat. But when the war was over and they returned home, they found themselves struggling to readjust to civilian life. For years, these soldiers had lived in a world where the only thing that mattered was staying alive and looking out for their fellow soldiers. They had faced death on a daily basis and had become accustomed to the constant adrenaline rush of combat. But back in the States, they found themselves adrift in a society that seemed alien to them. Many of the men of Easy Company had difficulty finding work, as their skills and experiences did not easily translate to civilian jobs. Some struggled with the emotional scars of war, haunted by memories of the things they had seen and done. Others found...
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