With the Old Breed, at Peleliu and Okinawa

What metaphors are used in With the Old Breed, at Peleliu and Okinawa by E. B. Sledge?

Asked by bookragstutor 13 years ago 8/20/2012 4:25 AM

Last updated by Cat 4 years ago 1/5/2021 3:38 AM

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Answered by Cat 4 years ago 1/5/2021 3:38 AM

An amtrac was an amphibious tractor used by the marines for the amphibious assault on Peleliu and Okinawa, among others. It is a symbol and metaphor for American military might.