With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa by Eugene B. Sledge | Book Club

Suggested by: Member
Pages to read: 333
ISBN: 9780891419198 (Originally listed edition)
ISBN: 9780307549587 (Edition Eugene is using)

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While reading the book, consider the below questions:
•What is the raison d’etre of the book? For what purpose did the author write the book? Why do people read this book?
•What are some limitations of the book?
•To whom would you suggest this book?
•Why was America fighting Japan?
•How was Japan resisting America forces?
•Why were atomic bombs dropped on Japan?
•What were thoughts regarding taking prisoners?
•How were the soldiers trained?
•What was the mental health of those in conflict zones?
•How did soldiers manage to eat?
•How did combat on Peleliu end?
•How were civilians treated?
•What happened when the views of leaders and combatants differed?
•How did the soldiers survive nights?
•Who got decorations?
•What happened in Okinawa?
•How did the war end?

Your questions are important and will take priority. If you have questions about the book's content or related ideas, either let me know what your questions are or raise them during the discussion.