“To the non-combatants and those on the periphery of action, the war meant only boredom or occasional excitement, but to those who entered the meat grinder itself the war was a netherworld of horror from which escape seemed less and less likely as casualties mounted and the fighting dragged on and on. Time had no meaning, life had no meaning. The fierce struggle for survival in the abyss of Peleliu had eroded the veneer of civilization and made savages of us all.”
Quote by Eugene B. Sledge
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Eugene B. Sledge
Eugene B. Sledge, born on November 4, 1923, was an American author known for his works centered around his experiences during World War II, particularly in the Pacific Theater. His writing, characterized by its raw and vivid depiction of war, has won him a wide readership. His most famous work, 'With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa', offers a detailed account of his time in the battlefield, providing a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of war and the bravery of soldiers. more
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