History Matters As I dive back into my original manuscript in hopes to publish it, I am once again in awe of my grandfather’s perseverance over his lifetime, and what he witnessed in Washington, DC and in the world … which I was never taught about in school. If you
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 June 19, 1942 , General Rupertus and the second echelon of the 1st Marine Division embarked from San Francisco, California to join General Vandegrift and the front echelon in Wellington, New Zealand. The purpose of the American military presence in New Zealand in 1942 was to train in the
Over the past year since our book launched, I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with many Old Breed General readers in person and and online. I’m thrilled to hear that they enjoyed learning about our grandfather and the Pacific in WWII. And we are honored we got to share this
Ahh, I love this history and the old videos and photos. Here Gen. Rupertus is aboard the USS Neville on August 7, 1942. D-day for Tulagi and Guadalcanal. Have you read the Old Breed General book? Or fascinated by this WWII Pacific history like me and want more? Check out
Oh, how I love to read. Especially, sitting right by a warm fire in the winter. For the past seven years, while researching and writing the manuscript, I read many WWII Pacific books, diaries, special action reports, battle plans, monographs, and historical articles on the Pacific and China. Once you start
Remembering the Battle of Cape Gloucester that took place in WWII Pacific December 26, 1943-January 16, 1944.
Join us at Reagan Library on August 17, 2022 at 6:00 PM PST for a fascinating talk about Old Breed General. We will discuss General Rupertus’s life and the 1st Marine Division in the Pacific during WWII. Registration required for this Secrets of WWII event. It will also be live streamed on their YouTube channel.
In Vietnam there were mass assaults from the enemy, but I doubt any matched the attack on Henderson Field at Guadalcanal. I was fascinated to read General Rupertus was the Commanding General during the Battle of Henderson Field with two Marine Corps legends under his command, Chesty Puller and SSgt.
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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