Summary - With The Old Breed - Based On The Book By EB Sledge

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Summary

SUMMARY 
  
WITH THE OLD BREED 
BASED ON THE BOOK BY E.B. SLEDGE 
  
SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FASTBOOKS PUBLISHING 
  
CONTENT 
The Making of a Marine 
Preparing for Combat 
On to Peleliu 
Assault Into Hell 
Into the Mangrove Swamps 
Peleliu's Cost 
The Umurbrogol Pocket 
Leaving Peleliu 
Rest and Preparation for Okinawa 
General Analysis 
  
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
With the Old Breed by E.B. Sledge is a powerful memoir that recounts the author’s experiences as a U.S. Marine during World War II. The narrative follows Sledge’s journey from his enlistment to his participation in the brutal battles of Peleliu and Okinawa. It focuses on the ground-level realities of war, depicting the horrific conditions, constant fear, and the psychological and physical toll of combat. The book offers a stark contrast between the idealized view of war and its actual, brutal nature, emphasizing the importance of camaraderie and leadership amongst the Marines. Sledge's honest and detailed account captures the daily struggles, losses, and the dehumanizing effects of war, revealing the sacrifices made by the soldiers.

Duration: 25 minutes (00:25:15)
Publishing date: 2025-01-29; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —