Sledge letter to Lt. Col. Robert W. Smith, 2-1-1982

Sledge letter to Lt. Col. Robert W. Smith, 2-1-1982

Eugene B. Sledge wrote this letter to thank Robert W. Smith for his editorial help with the manuscript for Sledge's book With the Old Breed at Peleliu and Okinawa. WTOB described Sledge's combat experiences with the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific in World War II. In this letter, Sledge e...

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Main Author: Sledge, Eugene B.
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Eugene B. Sledge documents
Online Access:http://content.lib.auburn.edu/u?/ebsledge,122
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Sledge letter to Lt. Col. Robert W. Smith, 2-1-1982
Sledge, Eugene B.
fulltopic Eugene B. Sledge documents
Sledge, E. B. (Eugene Bondurant), 1923-; Veteran's writings, American; World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans; Veterans -- United States; World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Correspondence; Veterans -- United States -- Correspondence
With The Old Breed at Peleliu and Okinawa
Arts & Literature -- Narrative Nonfiction; History -- 1929-1945: The Great Depression and World War II; Peoples -- Military Life
WWII; Writer
description Eugene B. Sledge wrote this letter to thank Robert W. Smith for his editorial help with the manuscript for Sledge's book With the Old Breed at Peleliu and Okinawa. WTOB described Sledge's combat experiences with the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific in World War II. In this letter, Sledge expressed his feelings about the book, mainly his relief in finally telling the story of what he and his buddies went through on the front lines. He also talked about his gratitude that so many of his buddies had contacted him to let him know how much they approved of it. Sledge himself was proud of how the book turned out but also retained a sense of humility. He felt he'd done his best to describe his ordeal but had not expected the book to be the popular and sensational success it turned out to be.
spelling Sledge letter to Lt. Col. Robert W. Smith, 2-1-1982Eugene B. Sledge wrote this letter to thank Robert W. Smith for his editorial help with the manuscript for Sledge's book With the Old Breed at Peleliu and Okinawa. WTOB described Sledge's combat experiences with the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific in World War II. In this letter, Sledge expressed his feelings about the book, mainly his relief in finally telling the story of what he and his buddies went through on the front lines. He also talked about his gratitude that so many of his buddies had contacted him to let him know how much they approved of it. Sledge himself was proud of how the book turned out but also retained a sense of humility. He felt he'd done his best to describe his ordeal but had not expected the book to be the popular and sensational success it turned out to be.Sledge, Eugene B.Auburn University Libraries1982-02-011980sSledge, E. B. (Eugene Bondurant), 1923-; Veteran's writings, American; World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans; Veterans -- United States; World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Correspondence; Veterans -- United States -- CorrespondenceWith The Old Breed at Peleliu and OkinawaArts & Literature -- Narrative Nonfiction; History -- 1929-1945: The Great Depression and World War II; Peoples -- Military LifeJPEGTextRG 96-38, box 1, folder 25Eugene Sledge papersAuburn University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.engThis image is the property of the Auburn University Libraries and is intended for non-commercial use. Users of the image are asked to acknowledge the Auburn University Libraries. For information about obtaining high-resolution copies of this and other images in this collection, please contact the Auburn University Libraries Special Collections & Archives Department at archives@auburn.edu or (334) 844-1732.WWII; Writerhttp://cdm17353.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/ebsledge/id/122
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