A WWII Soldier in the Pacific: During and After 1943-1945

by Robert Thobaben

Anyone familiar with WWII studies in the Pacific will recognize the name Eugene B. Sledge. The author, who corresponded with Sledge 30 years ago, shared the experience of serving on Peleliu in the Palau Islands. Sledge was part of the 1st Marine Division, which led the assault. Within six weeks, the division was decimated, suffering 60% casualties. The 81st Infantry Division was then deployed to secure the island, followed by the 111st Infantry for...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1036114287
• ISBN13: 9781036114282
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Length: 224 Pages