Eugene Sledge
Eugene Sledge was a United States Marine who served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He is best known for his memoir, 'With the Old Breed,' which provides a harrowing account of his experiences during the Battle of Peleliu and the Battle of Okinawa. Sledge's writings offer a poignant insight into the brutal realities of war and the psychological toll it takes on soldiers.
Born on Nov 04, 1923 (101 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United States | 1 | 9.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 104,154 | $21,000,000 | 6,608$ |
| Totals | 1 | 331,002,651 | 104,154 | $21,000,000 | 6,608$ |
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United States:
Eugene Sledge is honored by his son Henry Sledge in a documentary about his experiences as a World War II hero.
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Venezuela:
Eugene Sledge's memoirs inspired the series 'The Pacific', which depicts the experiences of Marines in WWII.
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