Compared repatriated World War II prisoners of war with and without posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and noncombat veterans on psychological functioning, appraisal, and coping. Subjects with PTSD reported poorer psychological functioning; significantly less control over war memories; and more frequent use of self-isolation, wishful thinking, self-blame, and social support to cope with memories than did non-PTSD subjects. (Author/NB)