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E.B. Sledge
E.B. Sledge is the author of With the Old Breed, a powerful account of his experiences in the Pacific during World War II. His writing offers a direct and unflinching look at combat and the lives of the soldiers who fought it.
With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa
With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa
- Pages
- 326
- Published
- 1981
- Language
- English
Synopsis
E. B. Sledge recounts his harrowing experiences as a Marine during the Pacific Theater of World War II. Landing on the brutal beaches of Peleliu and later fighting on Okinawa, Sledge provides a raw and unflinching look at the realities of combat. This memoir details the intense physical and psychological toll of war, offering a firsthand account of survival against overwhelming odds.