How did Marlantes decide to portray the psychological impact of war on soldiers?
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How did Marlantes decide to portray the psychological impact of war on soldiers?
Did anyone else feel the detailed military tactics added authenticity but slowed the story?
What inspired the author to set the story during the Vietnam War, and how did he approach balancing history with fiction?