30 pages • 1 hour read
With the Old Breed
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1981
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How is bravery defined in the narrative? What is perceived as valorous behavior in war?
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What role do women play in wartime, according to Sledge? How do images or stories of girlfriends impact the men?
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What sets “the old breed” apart, according to the author? What qualities does Ack Ack embody that Sledge wishes to immortalize?
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