With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa by E.B. Sledge (English) Paperback Bo

Description: With the Old Breed by E.B. Sledge, Victor Davis Hanson Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Of all the books about the ground war in the Pacific, (With the Old Breed) is the closest to a masterpiece. - The New York Review of Books One of the most arresting documents in war literature. - John Keegan, in The Second World War E.B. Publisher Description Of all the books about the ground war in the Pacific, (With the Old Breed) is the closest to a masterpiece.- The New York Review of BooksOne of the most arresting documents in war literature.- John Keegan, in The Second World WarE.B. Sledges memoir of his experience fighting in the South Pacific during World War II is powerful because of its honesty and compassion. With the Old Breed presents a stirring, personal account of the bravery of the Marines in the battles at Peleliu and Okinawa. Eugene Bondurant Sledge Sledgehammer joined the Marines the year after the bombing of Pearl Harbour and from 1943 to 1946 endured the events recorded in this book.Sledge enlisted out of patriotism and youthful courage but once he landed on the beach at Peleliu, it was purely a struggle for survival. Based on the notes he kept on slips of paper tucked secretly away in his New Testament, he simply and directly recalls those long months, mincing no words and sparing no pain. The reality of battle meant unbearable heat, deafening gunfire, unimaginable brutality and, above all, constant fear. Sledge still has nightmares about the bloody, muddy month of May on Okinawa. He also tellingly reveals the bonds of friendship formed that will never be severed. Sledges account of other marines, even complete strangers, sets him apart as a memoirist of war. Read as sobering history or as high adventure, this is a moving chronicle of action and courage.About the AuthorE. B. Sledge was born and grew up in Mobile, Alabama. His father, a physician, taught him to hunt and to describe his surroundings. Sledge enlisted in the US Marine Corps and was sent to the Pacific Theatre. He fought at Peleliu and Okinawa where some of the fiercest battles of WWII took place. Although he survived it took him years to recover from the psychological wounds from that experience. He has since pursued his studies in all manner of subjects, earning a PhD in Zoology at the University of Florida. Author Biography E. B. "Sledgehammer" Sledge was born and grew up in Mobile, Alabama. In late 1942 he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. After basic training, he was sent to the Pacific Theater where he fought at Peleliu and Okinawa, two of the fiercest battles of World War II. Following the Japanese surrender, Sledge served in China as part of the occupation force. Upon his return home, he obtained a PhD in biology and joined the faculty of Alabama College (later the University of Montevallo), where he taught until retirement. Sledge initially wrote about his war experiences to explain them to his family, but he was persuaded by his wife to seek publication. Sledge died on March 3, 2001. Details ISBN 0891419063 ISBN-13 9780891419068 Title With the Old Breed Author E.B. Sledge, Victor Davis Hanson Format Paperback Year 2007 Pages 352 Publisher Presidio Press GE_Item_ID:43675124; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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