The Last of the Old Breed: An Oral History of the Final Marines from World War II
NY: St. Martin's Press, 05/19/2026. 1st Edition. Hardcover. First printing w/number line. Request free DJ mylar by emailing seller. Features: Dust Cover, Price on Product. Physical Info: 1.35" H x 9.38" L x 6.07" W (1.23 lbs) 336 pages. Unclipped DJ w/price ($30.00) crisp, tight new book is wrapped in shipping paper & wrapped in bubble wrap and then boxed with tracking number. Thank you. New / New. Item #18155
ISBN: 9781250429933
During World War II, over 16 million Americans served in the Armed Forces. Today, less than 1 percent are still alive. The Last of the Old Breed is an unprecedented oral history of the final living United States Marines from World War II, featuring over 130 veterans, ranging in age from 90 to 103. Told in harrowing detail, the witnesses reveal the brutal reality of combat against a fanatical enemy and the heavy toll it took on their post-war lives. From retirement facilities, veteran's hospitals, and modest homes across the country, the last witnesses opened up about the war like never before, determined to leave an honest account for future generations. For many of the veterans, this was the first - and final - time telling their stories. The Last of the Old Breed is a rare, unvarnished look at the Pacific War, in the words of those who were there. These are the stories that could not be told - until now.
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