Join us for a compelling episode with Henry Sledge, author and son of Eugene Sledge, to discuss his book The Old Breed. Henry shares intimate insights into his father’s experiences as a Marine in World War II, immortalized in Eugene’s iconic memoir With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa. Through heartfelt storytelling, Henry explores the enduring impact of his father’s legacy, the challenges of documenting a deeply personal history, and the timeless lessons of courage, sacrifice, and resilience that continue to resonate today. Tune in for a poignant conversation that bridges generations and honors the sacrifices of the Greatest Generation. LISTEN: https://www.youtube.com/@BlackRifleCoffeePodcast/videos | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-rifle-coffee-podcast/id1501597193 | https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZUhk9HxrpjNVge0BELaf1 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Perspective of writing the book, The Old Breed 08:34 – Eugene Sledge’s Legacy and Why the Original Writing of The Old Breed Was Shortened 14:39 – Eugene sledges Background: A Damn Good Marine 19:20 – Reconnecting with Marines Eugene was in Combat with 24:02 – Eugene: Feeling Out of Place, Battle Stars, and Athletes 29:50 – A Negative Letter About The Old Breed and a Perspective From Soldiers in the Trenches 32:07 – A Play on Real Emotions: Raw, Gritty, and Lonely 36:27 – Hunting and Combat 38:35 – Approval to Incorporate Parts of The Old Breed into The Pacific Series 43:26 – Eugene: From Being a Sick Child, Heart Murmurs, to Enlisting in the Marines 45:58 – Why Henry Didn’t like The Pacific at First 51:41 – 1991 and Seeing Peleliu in Person 56:17 – Eugene Sledge as a Father: Stern but Loving & Avoiding “Eye Roll Moments” 01:04:30 – Final Thoughts 🥇 Explore Black Rifle’s Award-Winning Coffee: http://www.blackriflecoffee.com ✅ Subscribe, like, and leave your comments below to join the conversation on everything from coffee roasting techniques to Evan's unfiltered thoughts on life, business, and creativity. Find us on Instagram: BRCC: @blackriflecoffee BRCC Pod: @blackriflecoffeepodcast Evan Hafer: @evanhafer #podcast #blackriflecoffee