With the Old Breed Essay

Also, the book talks about the unbelievable challenges and despondence that were met by the infantry divisions during the wars in the battlefields and as well as the togetherness and trust that soldiers developed amongst themselves as they struggle as a team. Throughout the story, Eugene complains of the general brutality of the battle and many times he asked whether it is compulsory or whether there is a greater good. The story essentially commences when Eugene Sledge makes up his mind that he no longer wants to continue with the Marines officer training program at Georgia Tech. Consequently, he intentionally drops out of college so that he can fight in combat. He was not alone but was accompanied by several other college mates from Georgia.