With the Old Breed at Peleliu and Okinawa / E.B. Sledge.
Sledge, E. B. (Eugene Bondurant), 1923-
2007
D767.99.P4 S55 2007 (Mapit)
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Title With the Old Breed at Peleliu and Okinawa / E.B. Sledge.
Author Sledge, E. B. (Eugene Bondurant), 1923-
Edition Presidio Press trade pbk. ed.
ISBN 9780891419068 (paperback)
0891419063 (paperback)
Imprint New York : Presidio Press, 2007.
Language English
Description xxiv, 326 pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm
Call Number D767.99.P4 S55 2007
Dewey Decimal Classification 940.54/252294 B
Summary A former member of the First Marine Division gives a front line description of two World War II Pacific campaigns.
Note Originally published: Novato, Calif. : Presidio Press, 1981.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Foreword by Brig. Gen. Walter S. McIlhenny
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction by Victor Davis Hanson
Pt. 1. Peleliu: a neglected battle. Foreword by Lt. Col. John A. Crown ; 1. Making of a Marine ; 2. Preparation for Combat ; 3. On to Peleliu ; 4. Assault into Hell ; 5. Another Amphibious Assault ; 6. Brave Men Lost
Pt. II. Okinawa : the final triumph. Foreword by Capt. Thomas J. Stanley ; 7. Rest and Rehabilitation ; 8. Prelude to Invasion ; 9. Stay of Execution ; 10. Into the Abyss ; 11. Of Shock and Shells ; 12. Of Mud and Maggots ; 13. Breakthrough ; 14. Beyond Shuri ; 15. End of the Agony
Appendix A. Roll of Honor
Bibliography.

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