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With the Old Breed

At Peleliu and Okinawa
Book • 1981
With the Old Breed is a powerful and poignant memoir written by Eugene B. Sledge, detailing his experiences as a Marine during World War II. The book chronicles his time in the 1st Marine Division, specifically with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, during the brutal battles of Peleliu and Okinawa.

Sledge's account is marked by its simplicity and searing honesty, capturing the intense violence, fear, and camaraderie that defined the lives of soldiers in the Pacific Theater.

He describes the harsh training, the unimaginable carnage, and the psychological impact of constant fear and horror.

The memoir also highlights the brotherhood among the Marines and the struggle to retain humanity amidst the chaos of war.

It is praised for its unvarnished and realistic portrayal of combat, making it a classic in American military history.

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Mentioned in 16 episodes

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Dan Carlin
as one of the best war memoirs of all time, focusing on the battles of Peleliu and Okinawa.
414 snips
Show 67 - Supernova in the East VI
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Jocko Willink
as a characterization of emotions and thoughts in combat.
159 snips
498: Regardless of the Distractions, You Know What To Do. Do It.
Made famous after his death due to his book, it is considered one of the best war memoirs in American history.
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EP33 Sledgehammer and Big Shot
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Jocko Willink
when discussing the transition of Marine Corps culture from wartime to peacetime.
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395: Building a Powerful Culture Around Your Organization. With Leif Babin
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Jocko Willink
as a book to which Eugene Sledge sent a copy of his book for review.
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491: SLEDGEHAMMER. Eugene Sledge's son Henry Shares Lost Stories of The Old Breed 1st Marine Division.
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Doyle Glass
as a World War II memoir that inspired his writing style.
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104 - Heroic Struggles in Vietnam, w/ Doyle Glass
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John Ashbrook
and his dad as a resource to learn more about the Pacific theater in World War II.
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Jocko Willink
when discussing his learning process and the impact of books on his understanding of leadership and tactics.
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137: If You Know The Way Broadly, You Will See It in All Things. With Jiu Jitsu World Champion, Dean Lister.
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Victor Davis Hanson
as one of the most horrific accounts of Okinawa. And that people involved in those battles confirmed everything that was said in the book.
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Ryan Williams
as a book about the horrors of the Pacific theater of World War II.
Putting DOGE Down
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Greg Koukl
for listeners interested in military history and war combat memoirs.
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Jocko Willink
when discussing
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Tom Schueman
's assignment to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines.
350: Someone Must Walk The Point. With Marine Corps Major Tom Shueman
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Dave Burke
as a book that significantly impacted his perspective on leadership and combat.
190: How Tolerance Can Be Your Greatest Risk. USMC Tactics Pt.4 w/ Dave Berke
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Joey Jones
as providing insight into experiences of marines on the islands of Guadalcanal.
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Jocko Willink
while discussing the brutality of war and contrasting the portrayal of Eugene Sledge in "The Pacific" with his actual personality.
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John McManus
when discussing the experiences of Eugene Sledge during the Battle of Peleliu.
Peleliu: A Pointless Victory (Part 2)
Mentioned by Steve Bannon as one of the books adapted for the miniseries "The Pacific".
Episode 4658: Trump Heads To Scotland; Blanche And Maxwell Day 2
Mentioned by a friend of Coleman when he was asking about books that other people in the military might like.
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