Other American soldiers escaped death, but suffered endlessly from the effects of mangled limbs, poison gas, and venomous memories. The psychic and physical scars of World War I veterans inspired a wave of isolationism still troubling America. The invisible wounds that afflicted Karns are emblematic of World War I, which is notable for introducing novel methods of destruction. But perhaps the most disastrous result of World War I is the legacy of instability lingering around the world. The irony that the “war to end all wars” fostered more violence would not be lost on Wilson.

Source: Libya Today April 04, 2017 15:45 UTC