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The Last of the Old Breed
An Oral History of the Final Marines from World War II
Author: Scott Davis
Narrator: Adam Barr, Andre Bellido, Chloe Nosan, Dan Bittner, John Pirhalla, Johnny Heller, Neil Hellegers, Noah Michael Levine, Stephanie Németh-Parker
Unabridged: 9 hr 26 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Published: 05/19/2026
Categories: Nonfiction, History, Wars, World War Ii, Religion, Christianity, Catholic
Synopsis
An oral history of the brutal Pacific Theater in WWII, told by many of the last living U.S. Marine veterans.
This program features multicast narration.
During World War II, over 16 million Americans served in the Armed Forces. Today, less than 1 percent are still alive. The Last of the Old Breed 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.
From 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.
The Last of the Old Breed 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.
A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press
This program features multicast narration.
During World War II, over 16 million Americans served in the Armed Forces. Today, less than 1 percent are still alive. The Last of the Old Breed 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.
From 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.
The Last of the Old Breed 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.
A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press
