Check out Mark Fastoso's video about Sledge's War Souvenirs here:https://youtu.be/3ei2UMxZYXs Watch George Luz and Mark interview Henry here:<a href="https://youtu.be/ceGbkcE4xfY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/ceGbkcE4xfY</a> John C. McManus and Kevin Hymel discuss the profound impact of Eugene Sledge's memoir, 'With the Old Breed,' and its companion piece by his son, Henry Sledge. They explore the emotional journey of writing, the realities of war, and the importance of storytelling in preserving history. The discussion highlights personal anecdotes, the challenges of capturing the soldier's experience, and the legacy left behind by veterans. Henry shares insights into his father's life, the process of writing his book, and the reactions from fellow veterans and readers alike. Send us your questions at:worldwar2liv@gmail.com<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Check out Mark Fastoso's video about Sledge's War Souvenirs here: https://youtu.be/3ei2UMxZYXs Watch George Luz and Mark interview Henry here: https://youtu.be/ceGbkcE4xfY John C. McManus and Kevin Hymel discuss the profound impact of Eugene Sledge's memoir, 'With the Old Breed,' and its companion piece by his son, Henry Sledge. They explore the emotional journey of writing, the realities of war, and the importance of storytelling in preserving history. The discussion highlights personal anecdotes, the challenges of capturing the soldier's experience, and the legacy left behind by veterans. Henry shares insights into his father's life, the process of writing his book, and the reactions from fellow veterans and readers alike. Send us your questions at: worldwar2liv@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Check out Mark Fastoso's video about Sledge's War Souvenirs here:https://youtu.be/3ei2UMxZYXs Watch George Luz and Mark interview Henry here:<a href="https://youtu.be/ceGbkcE4xfY" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/ceGbkcE4xfY</a> John C. McManus and Kevin Hymel discuss the profound impact of Eugene Sledge's memoir, 'With the Old Breed,' and its companion piece by his son, Henry Sledge. They explore the emotional journey of writing, the realities of war, and the importance of storytelling in preserving history. The discussion highlights personal anecdotes, the challenges of capturing the soldier's experience, and the legacy left behind by veterans. Henry shares insights into his father's life, the process of writing his book, and the reactions from fellow veterans and readers alike. Send us your questions at:worldwar2liv@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Truth Behind With The Old Breed: Henry Sledge Talks with John C. McManus

Welcome to World War II Live!Join historians John C. McManus and Kevin Hymel each week for an entertaining, informal, and cutting-edge dive into the history of the Second World War.These aren’t just any hosts—John is a professor of U.S. military history, author of fifteen award-winning books, and one of the nation’s top experts. Kevin has written five acclaimed books (including a trilogy on Patton), consults on films and documentaries, and brings the battlefields to life with his tours.On World War II Live, we’re here to answer your questions—big or small—while also sharing behind-the-scenes stories from their research, their tours, and their time working with documentaries. Expect a mix of serious insights, surprising details, and a touch of humor as they explore every corner of the war and what it means to us today.Subscribe, send in your questions, and join the conversation—because this is your chance to talk history with the experts<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Welcome to World War II Live! Join historians John C. McManus and Kevin Hymel each week for an entertaining, informal, and cutting-edge dive into the history of the Second World War. These aren’t just any hosts—John is a professor of U.S. military history, author of fifteen award-winning books, and one of the nation’s top experts. Kevin has written five acclaimed books (including a trilogy on Patton), consults on films and documentaries, and brings the battlefields to life with his tours. On World War II Live, we’re here to answer your questions—big or small—while also sharing behind-the-scenes stories from their research, their tours, and their time working with documentaries. Expect a mix of serious insights, surprising details, and a touch of humor as they explore every corner of the war and what it means to us today. Subscribe, send in your questions, and join the conversation—because this is your chance to talk history with the experts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to World War II Live!Join historians John C. McManus and Kevin Hymel each week for an entertaining, informal, and cutting-edge dive into the history of the Second World War.These aren’t just any hosts—John is a professor of U.S. military history, author of fifteen award-winning books, and one of the nation’s top experts. Kevin has written five acclaimed books (including a trilogy on Patton), consults on films and documentaries, and brings the battlefields to life with his tours.On World War II Live, we’re here to answer your questions—big or small—while also sharing behind-the-scenes stories from their research, their tours, and their time working with documentaries. Expect a mix of serious insights, surprising details, and a touch of humor as they explore every corner of the war and what it means to us today.Subscribe, send in your questions, and join the conversation—because this is your chance to talk history with the experts Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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