Key Art for "Going to War" featuring soldiers in battle and an airlift.

Key Art for "Going to War" featuring soldiers in battle and an airlift.

Going to War

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What is it really like to go to war? Filled with terror, pain and grief, it also brings exhilaration, and a profound sense of purpose. In Going to War, renowned authors Karl Marlantes and Sebastian Junger help us make sense of this paradox and get to the heart of what it’s like to be a soldier at war. Veterans of various conflicts reveal some universal truths of combat with unflinching candor.

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Going to War

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Going to War

Sebastian Junger and Karl Marlantes reveal the warrior’s journey with unflinching candor.

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Sebastian Junger and Karl Marlantes reveal the warrior’s journey with unflinching candor.

Why We Need to Know About War

Why We Need to Know About War

Why We Need to Know About War

Why it is important to understand the soldier’s experience.

The Emotions of War

The Emotions of War

The Emotions of War

Veterans talk about the feelings of sadness that are a central part of combat.

Coming Home

Coming Home

Coming Home

Veterans talk about how their service changed them.