If you missed it on Old Breed General, you still need to read the book; it took a village to get this done. Here is an extended version of the acknowledgments you will find in the book. Our book would not have been possible without the unwavering support of my
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
Eighty one years ago on March 14, 1942, My Rifle the Creed of a United States Marine, was published in the Marine Corps San Diego Chevron. The Chevron was a popular newspaper by the San Diego Marines read all around the country. Our grandfather, Major General William Henry Rupertus, wrote
The long journey to writing Old Breed General. In 2016, Don Brown, a former Navy JAG officer, practicing attorney, and author of several books whom I met through politics (and now my co author) messaged me this photo from 1937, and posed a tantalizing question that catapulted me back in
Ready to go with the USS Rupertus shield behind me. #Mojo Today my co-author Don and I had the honor to be on WW2TV on YouTube. Paul Woodage is the host of this excellent WWII history channel and we had a great, interactive conversation. And, some good questions arose. You can
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
Someone once said, “When you tell your story, it sets you free, and lights the path for others.” And in the process, begins a healing process you may not have expected. Our father, Patrick Hill Rupertus, to whom Old Breed General is dedicated, was a USNA 1962 graduate and Marine
Book Tour Report As you may know if you’ve been following my co author Don Brown and me on social media, or are part of my Facebook group, Discovering my Grandfather Maj. Gen. Rupertus, you can see these days book tours also include podcasts and video-casts, along with author talks
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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