
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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Eugene Sledge's memoirs inspired the series 'The Pacific', which depicts the experiences of Marines in WWII.
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