{"product_id":"the-last-of-the-old-breed-an-oral-history-of-the-final-marines-from-world-war-ii-hardcover","title":"The Last of the Old Breed: An Oral History of the Final Marines from World War II - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eScott Davis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn oral history of the brutal Pacific Theater in WWII, told by many of the last living U.S. Marine veterans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring World War II, over 16 million Americans served in the Armed Forces. Today, less than 1 percent are still alive. \u003ci\u003eThe Last of the Old Breed\u003c\/i\u003e is an unprecedented oral history of the final living United States Marines from World War II, featuring over 130 veterans, ranging in age from 90 to 103. Told in harrowing detail, the witnesses reveal the brutal reality of combat against a fanatical enemy and the heavy toll it took on their post-war lives. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom retirement facilities, veteran's hospitals, and modest homes across the country, the last witnesses opened up about the war like never before, determined to leave an honest account for future generations. For many of the veterans, this was the first - and final - time telling their stories. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Last of the Old Breed\u003c\/i\u003e is a rare, unvarnished look at the Pacific War, in the words of those who were there. These are the stories that could not be told - until now.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSCOTT DAVIS\u003c\/b\u003e is a historian and journalist based out of Spokane, Washington with a degree in history from Gonzaga University. He runs a popular YouTube channel on the Vietnam War, The Vietnam Experience, which has amassed over 200,000 subscribers and over 100 million lifetime views. His writing has appeared in \u003ci\u003eNaval History\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eArmy Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, and many other publications. Over the last decade, he has interviewed over 500 veterans of World War II, Korea and Vietnam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.35 x 9.38 x 6.07 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 19, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52091465826605,"sku":"9781250429933","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/the-last-of-the-old-breed-an-oral-history-of-the-final-marines-from-world-war-ii-hardcover-8424887.webp?v=1780162096","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-last-of-the-old-breed-an-oral-history-of-the-final-marines-from-world-war-ii-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}