Decades after Charles Figleyâs landmark Trauma and Its Wake was published our understanding of trauma has grown and deepened but we still face considerable challenges when treating trauma survivors. This is especially the case for professionals who work with veterans and active-duty military personnel. War Trauma and Its Wake then is a vital book. The editorsâone a Vietnam veteran who wrote the overview chapter on treatment for Trauma and Its Wake the other an Army Reserve psychologist with four deploymentsâhave produced a book that addresses both the specific needs of particular warrior communities as well as wider issues such as battlemind guilt suicide and much much more. The editorsâ and contributorsâ deep understanding of the issues that warriors face makes War Trauma and Its Wake a crucial book for understanding the military experience and the lessons contained in its pages are essential for anyone committed to healing war trauma. . Language: English