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Eugene SledgeWith the Old Breed
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1981A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
How is bravery defined in the narrative? What is perceived as valorous behavior in war?
What role do women play in wartime, according to Sledge? How do images or stories of girlfriends impact the men?
What sets “the old breed” apart, according to the author? What qualities does Ack Ack embody that Sledge wishes to immortalize?
What role or roles does nature play in the book? How is nature both a relief and a curse to Sledge?
What do pastimes like souvenir hunting suggest about the psychological effects of combat service?
How does the author change or mature through the course of the book? How have his ideas about military service and war evolved?
What role does religion or faith play in the narrative?
Why is bonding so essential in the book and how is it achieved?
Which sorts of mistakes are presented as understandable in the book, and what kinds of errors are viewed as unpardonable?
What unique perspectives does the author offer on the battles at Peleliu and Okinawa?
