Our book “Old Breed General” published February 2022, catapults readers into the storm of WWII in 1942, where Rupertus and the 1st Marine Division face the Japanese in a ferocious war in the Pacific alongside the US Navy, Army, and our Allies.* Though we flashback to Rupertus’s early life, this
If you have read “Old Breed General” or studied WWII in the Pacific, you understand the vastness of the topic and the wealth of data waiting to be uncovered. It’s overwhelming and intoxicating. It draws you in; you crave more. Regrettably, due to the publisher’s tight word count for “Old
General Rupertus assumed command of the 1st Marine Division in July 1943 after the Tulagi/Guadalcanal Campaign. In December 1943, the 1st Marine Division were prepared for their second campaign, the Battle of Cape Gloucester. Our grandfather, General Rupertus, sent this iconic Christmas card home. He was on Goodenough Island with
Happy Veterans Day! Honored to speak at the Duke Mansion this Sunday, November 12 at 3pm for Veterans Day. Noted, the 248th Marine Corps birthday is on Friday November 10. Interestingly, this radio recording of General Rupertus during WWII was recorded right before the 170th Marine Corps birthday. https://youtu.be/lMFPM8e1Mzg?si=wWFq6SzK4hjsUZ5x We
Winston Churchill, the indomitable British statesman, and wartime leader, once uttered a timeless warning: “If you fail to learn history, you are doomed to repeat it.” These words have resonated through the decades, reminding us of the importance of studying the past to make informed decisions in the present. While
We are happy to say, there is a great article on General Rupertus and WWII Pacific in Investors Business Daily online (Investors.com) and Investors Business Daily Weekly August 28, 2023 issue. In this Investors Business Daily article, the author summarizes Old Breed General and takes you on a quick tour
On August 13, 1937, the Japanese launched an attack on Shanghai, a cosmopolitan city with a population of over 3 million. At that time, our grandfather, then Major Rupertus, held the position of a commanding officer of the 4th Marines (also known as China Marines) stationed in the American sector
Hi, I’m Amy Rupertus Peacock. Activator. Daughter and granddaughter of Marines. I am a wife, mother of two almost grown kids and a fit trainer running form coach.
When I’m not exercising, running, researching or writing, or spending time with our dog, my wonderful kids and husband, I love reading, researching and spreading the word about history, the Marines, life, fitness, wellness and longevity.
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