The meaning of heroism

In his new book, author and war hero Karl Marlantes writes about combat, what we can learn from it, and what society needs to understand about it. He joins Midmorning to discuss "What It Is Like to Go to War."

Guests

• Karl Marlantes: author, decorated Marine and a veteran of Vietnam. He wrote "Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War," and his latest book is "What It Is Like to Go to War."

Resources

• About Karl Marlantes
• Excerpt from What It Is Like to Go to War (Wall Street Journal)