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What it is like to go to war  Cover Image Book Book

What it is like to go to war / Karl Marlantes.

Marlantes, Karl. (Author).

Summary:

In his memoir, the author relates his combat experiences in Vietnam and discusses the daily contradictions soldiers face in war, where each battle requires them to take life or spare life. He also underscores the need for returning veterans to receive counseling.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780802119926
  • ISBN: 0802119921
  • ISBN: 9780802145925
  • Physical Description: xii, 256 pages ; 22 cm
  • Publisher: New York : Atlantic Monthly Press, ©2011.
  • Distributor: [Berkeley, Calif.] : Distributed by Publishers Group West

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:
Temple of Mars -- Killing -- Guilt -- Numbness and violence -- The enemy within -- Lying -- Loyalty -- Heroism -- Home -- The club -- Relating to Mars.
Subject: Marlantes, Karl.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 > Personal narratives, American.
Veterans > Mental health.

Available copies

  • 7 of 7 copies available at Sage Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Grant County Public Libraries. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Grant County Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 7 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Circulation Modifier Status Due Date Courses
Grant County Library 921 MARLANTES (Text) 37845000403449 Adult Non-Fiction Available -


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