Going to the Wars Hastings, Max

**Going to the Wars** by Max Hastings is a brutally honest war memoir that'll make you question everything you thought you knew about conflict journalism. This isn't your typical gung-ho military adventure—Hastings serves up raw, unfiltered accounts of his time covering conflicts from the Falklands to the Middle East, revealing the messy reality behind the headlines.

Perfect for history buffs who prefer their military stories without the Hollywood polish, plus anyone curious about what really happens when journalists chase danger for a living. Hastings, one of Britain's most respected war correspondents and military historians, doesn't pull punches about his own fears, mistakes, and the ethical minefield of war reporting.

This preloved copy from Patina Paperbacks delivers gripping non-fiction that reads like a thriller, blending personal narrative with sharp historical analysis.

**Reader Reviews:**
"Hastings writes about war with the perfect mix of courage and terror—finally, someone who admits being scared senseless while doing their job!"

"Forget sanitized war stories. This memoir shows you the real deal: muddy, confusing, and absolutely compelling."