In this book, Matthew Long offers us a unique evocation and complete journey of Eugene B. Sledge. Describing the battles of the Marines at Peleliu and Okinawa, the author relates, step by step, each tragic moment marking the journey of the character warrior central narrative. The book also includes a rich set of chart descriptions informing us of the composition of the units and accurate information on weapons and the equipment in use among the troops of the US Marine Corps at that time.