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
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
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 this day in history, August 7, 1942, the 1st Marine Division and the US Navy were in the South Pacific commencing Operation Watchtower, the battles for Tulagi and Guadalcanal, two strategically crucial islands in the Solomon Islands chain. A momentous Pacific campaign began today in 1942 and would not
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
This was the opening to my original manuscript. Peking, China, 1930 Peking Race Track Lady Anglers Race Charging across the Peking Race Track field, US Marine Major Bill Rupertus flew past his opponent on the Peking Polo team. Tightening his strong legs on his galloping horse, Laddie Boy, he rose
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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