I am 57% (thanks Kindle) of my way through a book called "What It Is Like Going To War," by Karl Marlantes. The basis of the book is the author's reflections of war and the psychological battles he faced in Vietnam, as well as long after. I'm not of a military background, but I think the lessons he relates in this book go well beyond combat veterans. He talks extensively about the psychological impact of killing, of wielding destructive capability, of moral choices, of society's expectations of its defenders, and a myriad of other things. As soldiers, police officers, family protectors, responsible gun owners, etc. we can learn a great deal from this man's experiences and his incredible ability to relate it to the reader. Here is a link to Amazon if anybody is interested:
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