However, I would point out that many of your older readers still think of “shock” in terms of shock weapons (as opposed to missile weapons) as defined by CWC Oman.

I realize that you intend to discuss “shock” in terms of a weapon’s the psychological impact, not simply its potential for blunt trauma. You may find it useful to draw this distinction more clearly at the outset for the benefit of us old-school readers.

I wish you the best of luck in your studies and your certainly promising career as a historian. Well done!