The Old Breed... The Complete Story Revealed
A Father, A Son, and How WWII in the Pacific Shaped Their Lives
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4.8 • 13 Ratings
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Publisher Description
As Seen on The Black Rifle Coffee Podcast
Forty years after the publication of Eugene Sledge’s memoir With the Old Breed at Peleliu and Okinawa comes The Old Breed… The Complete Story Revealed by Eugene’s son, Henry, adding new material and immeasurable depth to his father’s story.
The Old Breed… The Complete Story Revealed brings to life an abundance of new material from the original manuscript of Eugene Sledge’s classic memoir With the Old Breed at Peleliu and Okinawa. By interspersing his own personal anecdotes throughout, Henry Sledge takes his father’s work and gives it newfound context, sharing memories of conversations between father and son. The result is a flowing narrative that portrays an intimate look at a WWII veteran and his struggles to adapt to civilian life following the war.
Customer Reviews
A powerful & personal continuation of a WWII classic
If you were moved by Eugene Sledge’s With the Old Breed, this follow-up by his son, W. Henry Sledge, is absolutely worth your time. It blends unused pages of Eugene’s original manuscript with Henry’s own reflections, creating a powerful and personal continuation of a WWII classic.
Henry conveys an emotional layering which not only offers insight into the war, but how it shaped his father and their relationship. The mix of battle scenes and heartfelt family moments imparts lasting imagery.
This book adds additional context and depth to the legacy of With the Old Breed. Whether you're a history buff or just appreciate a father-son story, this one’s a must-read.