Yes and we know now that we would have died under our desks. At least those of us who grew up in cities or strategic target areas.
I don't have any answers. My speculations would be academic and maybe even seen as unsupportive. I see some people who appear to be using PTSD as a crutch... an excuse. That isn't to say PTSD doesn't exist and isn't a real problem for some. There was a time when PTSD and battle fatigue or shellshock was considered malingering. It's kind of an "illness of the month" now though.
I'm not sure if I'm even grasping the theme here