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Join us for a compelling episode with Henry Sledge, author and son of Eugene Sledge, to
discuss his book The Old Breed. Henry shares intimate insights into his father’s experiences as
a Marine in World War II, immortalized in Eugene’s iconic memoir With the Old Breed: At Peleliu
and Okinawa. Through heartfelt storytelling, Henry explores the enduring impact of his father’s
legacy, the challenges of documenting a deeply personal history, and the timeless lessons of
courage, sacrifice, and resilience that continue to resonate today. Tune in for a poignant
conversation that bridges generations and honors the sacrifices of the Greatest Generation.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Perspective of writing the book, The Old Breed
08:34 – Eugene Sledge’s Legacy and Why the Original Writing of The Old Breed Was
Shortened
14:39 – Eugene sledges Background: A Damn Good Marine
19:20 – Reconnecting with Marines Eugene was in Combat with
24:02 – Eugene: Feeling Out of Place, Battle Stars, and Athletes
29:50 – A Negative Letter About The Old Breed and a Perspective From Soldiers in the
Trenches
32:07 – A Play on Real Emotions: Raw, Gritty, and Lonely
36:27 – Hunting and Combat
38:35 – Approval to Incorporate Parts of The Old Breed into The Pacific Series
43:26 – Eugene: From Being a Sick Child, Heart Murmurs, to Enlisting in the Marines
45:58 – Why Henry Didn’t like The Pacific at First
51:41 – 1991 and Seeing Peleliu in Person
56:17 – Eugene Sledge as a Father: Stern but Loving & Avoiding “Eye Roll Moments”
01:04:30 – Final Thoughts
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Join us for a compelling episode with Henry Sledge, author and son of Eugene Sledge, to
discuss his book The Old Breed. Henry shares intimate insights into his father’s experiences as
a Marine in World War II, immortalized in Eugene’s iconic memoir With the Old Breed: At Peleliu
and Okinawa. Through heartfelt storytelling, Henry explores the enduring impact of his father’s
legacy, the challenges of documenting a deeply personal history, and the timeless lessons of
courage, sacrifice, and resilience that continue to resonate today. Tune in for a poignant
conversation that bridges generations and honors the sacrifices of the Greatest Generation.
LISTEN: youtube.com/@BlackRifleCoffeePodcast/videos |
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-rifle-coffee-podcast/id1501597193 |
open.spotify.com/show/2ZUhk9HxrpjNVge0BELaf1
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Perspective of writing the book, The Old Breed
08:34 – Eugene Sledge’s Legacy and Why the Original Writing of The Old Breed Was
Shortened
14:39 – Eugene sledges Background: A Damn Good Marine
19:20 – Reconnecting with Marines Eugene was in Combat with
24:02 – Eugene: Feeling Out of Place, Battle Stars, and Athletes
29:50 – A Negative Letter About The Old Breed and a Perspective From Soldiers in the
Trenches
32:07 – A Play on Real Emotions: Raw, Gritty, and Lonely
36:27 – Hunting and Combat
38:35 – Approval to Incorporate Parts of The Old Breed into The Pacific Series
43:26 – Eugene: From Being a Sick Child, Heart Murmurs, to Enlisting in the Marines
45:58 – Why Henry Didn’t like The Pacific at First
51:41 – 1991 and Seeing Peleliu in Person
56:17 – Eugene Sledge as a Father: Stern but Loving & Avoiding “Eye Roll Moments”
01:04:30 – Final Thoughts
🥇 Explore Black Rifle’s Award-Winning Coffee: blackriflecoffee.com
✅ Subscribe, like, and leave your comments below to join the conversation on everything from coffee roasting techniques to Evan's unfiltered thoughts on life, business, and creativity.
Find us on Instagram:
BRCC: @blackriflecoffee
BRCC Pod: @blackriflecoffeepodcast
Evan Hafer: @evanhafer
#podcast #blackriflecoffee
