The last of the old breed : an oral history of the final Marines from World War II / Scott Davis.
"An oral history of the brutal Pacific Theater in WWII, told by many of the last living U.S. Marine veterans. During World War II, over 16 million Americans served in the Armed Forces. Today, less than 1 percent are still alive. The Last of the Old Breed is an unprecedented oral history of the final living United States Marines from World War II, featuring over 130 veterans, ranging in age from 90 to 103. Told in harrowing detail, the witnesses reveal the brutal reality of combat against a fanatical enemy and the heavy toll it took on their post-war lives. From retirement facilities, veteran's hospitals, and modest homes across the country, the last witnesses opened up about the war like never before, determined to leave an honest account for future generations. For many of the veterans, this was the first - and final - time telling their stories. The Last of the Old Breed is a rare, unvarnished look at the Pacific War, in the words of those who were there. These are the stories that could not be told - until now." -- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250429933
- ISBN: 1250429935
- Physical Description: xii, 321 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : St. Martin's Press, an imprint of St. Martin's Publishing Group, [2026]
- Copyright: ©2026
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Author's note -- The Great Depression -- Pearl Harbor -- Preparing for war -- Samoa and Midway -- Guadalcanal -- Australia and New Zealand -- New Georgia, Vella Lavella, Choiseul, and Bougainville -- Tarawa -- New Britain, Emirau, and the reduction of Rabaul -- Kwajalein and Eniwetok -- Saipan, Tinian, and Guam -- Peleliu -- The Philippies -- Garrison and home front -- Iwo Jima -- Okinawa -- Downfall -- Home alive by '45 -- Life after war -- In the shadow of war.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- United States. Marine Corps > History > World War, 1939-1945.
United States. Marine Corps > Biography.
World War, 1939-1945 > Campaigns > Pacific Area.
World War, 1939-1945 > Veterans > United States.
Marines > United States.
Oral history > United States.
World War, 1939-1945 > Campaigns. - Genre:
- Oral histories.
Personal narratives.
Biographies.
Available copies
- 25 of 42 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 2 copies available at Iredell County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 5 current holds with 42 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Branch Library | 940.548 DAV (Text) | 33114024784456 | Adult New Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/25/2026 |
| Statesville Main Library | 940.548 DAV (Text) | 33114024784464 | Adult New Nonfiction | Reshelving | - |
| Black Mountain Library | 940.548173 DAV (Text) | 0020514156536 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Bogue Banks | HISTORY WAR WW2 DAVIS (Text) | 34208900289579 | Adult New Nonfiction | Reshelving | - |
| Clemmons Branch | 940.548 D 2026 (Text) | 0112524994985 | Adult New Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/10/2026 |
| Cleveland County Main Library | 940.548 DAV (Text) | 22281500164533 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cumberland Headquarters | CMB1991659 (Text) | CMB1991660 | Technical Services | In process | - |
| Down East | HISTORY WAR WW2 DAVIS (Text) | 34208900288365 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Franklin Tech Services | FRAN2029866 (Text) | FRAN2029866 | Adult Nonfiction | On order | - |
| G.V. Barbee, Sr. Library | 940.548 DAV (Text) | 31420621353054 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
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