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Mentioned in 16 episodes
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.
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
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

as one of the best war memoirs of all time, focusing on the battles of Peleliu and Okinawa.

Dan Carlin

414 snips
Show 67 - Supernova in the East VI
Mentioned by 

as a characterization of emotions and thoughts in combat.


Jocko Willink

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.

112 snips
EP33 Sledgehammer and Big Shot
Mentioned by 

when discussing the transition of Marine Corps culture from wartime to peacetime.


Jocko Willink

74 snips
395: Building a Powerful Culture Around Your Organization. With Leif Babin
Mentioned by 

as a book to which Eugene Sledge sent a copy of his book for review.


Jocko Willink

41 snips
491: SLEDGEHAMMER. Eugene Sledge's son Henry Shares Lost Stories of The Old Breed 1st Marine Division.
Mentioned by 

as the basis for the HBO series "The Pacific".


Jocko Willink

41 snips
491: SLEDGEHAMMER. Eugene Sledge's son Henry Shares Lost Stories of The Old Breed 1st Marine Division.
Recommended by 

; a personal memoir about fighting in World War II.


Victor Davis Hanson

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OK Boomers: Victor Davis Hanson, Pagers, Zelenskyy, and the Fellows “Talkin’ ‘Bout Their Generation” | GoodFellows | Hoover Institution
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as a World War II memoir that inspired his writing style.

Doyle Glass

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104 - Heroic Struggles in Vietnam, w/ Doyle Glass
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and his dad as a resource to learn more about the Pacific theater in World War II.

John Ashbrook

14 snips
These Are the Most American Moments Ever: July 4th with Ruthless
Mentioned by 

when discussing his learning process and the impact of books on his understanding of leadership and tactics.


Jocko Willink

12 snips
137: If You Know The Way Broadly, You Will See It in All Things. With Jiu Jitsu World Champion, Dean Lister.
Mentioned by 

as one of the most horrific accounts of Okinawa. And that people involved in those battles confirmed everything that was said in the book.


Victor Davis Hanson

Toughen Up, Buttercup?
Mentioned by 

as a book about the horrors of the Pacific theater of World War II.


Ryan Williams

Putting DOGE Down
Recommended by 

for listeners interested in military history and war combat memoirs.


Greg Koukl

Which Books Left a Lasting Impression on You?
Mentioned by 

when discussing 

's assignment to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines.


Jocko Willink


Tom Schueman

350: Someone Must Walk The Point. With Marine Corps Major Tom Shueman
Mentioned by 

as a book that significantly impacted his perspective on leadership and combat.


Dave Burke

190: How Tolerance Can Be Your Greatest Risk. USMC Tactics Pt.4 w/ Dave Berke
Discussed by ![undefined]()

as providing insight into experiences of marines on the islands of Guadalcanal.

Joey Jones

6/26/25 - The Real Enemy Within: Marxism and Islamism in America
Mentioned by 

while discussing the brutality of war and contrasting the portrayal of Eugene Sledge in "The Pacific" with his actual personality.


Jocko Willink

262: The Winning Lessons and How to Apply Them, from The Manual, "Fighting On Guadalcanal"
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

when discussing the experiences of Eugene Sledge during the Battle of Peleliu.

John McManus

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.

#14 Harry Moffitt, Director of MCTI_Australia & New Zealand Takes the Mic