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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
Official Trailer
Sebastian Junger and Karl Marlantes reveal the warrior’s journey with unflinching candor.
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Going to War
Going to War
Sebastian Junger and Karl Marlantes reveal the warrior’s journey with unflinching candor.
Episode: S1 E0 | 55:11
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Going to War
Coming Home
Veterans talk about how their service changed them.
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Produced by Michael Epstein, GOING TO WAR is a production of Twin Cities PBS in association with Vulcan Productions, Inc. and PBS. Major funding is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Additional support provided by The Weber Family and Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Smith.
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Watch • 55:11
Going to War
Going to War
Sebastian Junger and Karl Marlantes reveal the warrior’s journey with unflinching candor.
Episode: S1 E0 | 55:11
Extras
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Going to War
The Emotions of War
Veterans talk about the feelings of sadness that are a central part of combat.
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Going to War
Why We Need to Know About War
Why it is important to understand the soldier’s experience.
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