Bibliograph

With the Old Breed at Peleliu and Okinawa, E.B. Sledge

Type

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With the Old Breed at Peleliu and Okinawa, E.B. Sledge

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

autobiography

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

With the Old Breed at Peleliu and Okinawa

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

124046079

Responsibility statement

E.B. Sledge

Summary

A former member of the First Marine Division gives a front line description of two World War II Pacific campaigns

Table Of Contents

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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