With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa
Description
Eugene B. Sledge's memoir plunges readers into the brutal realities of the Pacific Theater during World War II, chronicling his experiences as a young Marine in some of the war's most savage battles. From the nightmarish landscapes of Peleliu to the hellish combat of Okinawa, Sledge offers an unflinching account of fear, survival, and the profound transformation of a soldier. Written with searing honesty and remarkable simplicity, this narrative explores the harrowing journey of learning to kill while simultaneously discovering the deep bonds of camaraderie and the enduring value of human life amidst unimaginable destruction. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a powerful reflection on what it means to endure and to love in the face of war.
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paperback
Oxford University Press
Published Jan 1, 1990
326 pages
ISBN: 9780195067149
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First Published
1981
Language
eng
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