The Life of American Hero and Old Hollywood Icon Audie Murphy

Audie began speaking publicly about what was then called battle fatigue. Drawing from his own nightmares and insomnia, he argued that the government needed to study the lasting psychological effects of combat.

He also called for improved treatment and benefits for veterans returning from Korea and Vietnam with similar symptoms. His honesty challenged the belief that decorated soldiers should simply endure their suffering, but his own military connection was about to change again.