Historical photographs and quotes from survivors, newspapers, magazines, battle reports, and medal of honor citations help recount the ten-day battle on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima in February, 1945.
an account of war : based on General Tadamichi Kuribayashi's letters from Iwo Jima
Kakehashi, Kumiko
2007
Examines the character of Japanese commander Tadamichi Kuribayashi, whose forces attempted to defend the island of Iwo Jima in February and March of 1945, through both interviews with Japanese survivors of the battle as well as through the personal letters that Kuribayashi wrote home.
the unforgettable story of a Marine hero at the Battle of Iwo Jima
Lucas, Jack
2006
Tells the story of Jack Lucas, who fraudulently joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1942 at the age of fourteen and became the youngest recipient of the Medal of Honor as a result of his heroic actions in the Battle of Iwo Jima three years later.
World War II veterans remember the greatest battle of the Pacific
Smith, Larry
2008
Relates the experiences of men and women involved in the Battle of Iwo Jima, including Corporal Richard Nummer, Private First Class Samuel Tso, Colonel John W. Ripley, and others.
Presents an account of the Marines who came together during the battle of Iwo Jima to raise the American flag in a moment that has been immortalized in one of the most famous photographs of World War II.
Vintage photographs, maps, and text describe events before, during, and after the Battle of Iwo Jima in February 1945, including major players, weapons, and battle tactics.
A biography of Native American Ira Hayes, a shy, humble Pima Indian who fought in World War II as a Marine and was one of six soldiers to raise the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima, an event immortalized in Joe Rosenthal's famous photograph.
Presents an account of the Marines who came together during the battle of Iwo Jima to raise the American flag in a moment that has been immortalized in one of the most famous photographs of World War II.
Presents an account of the Marines who came together during the battle of Iwo Jima to raise the American flag in a moment that has been immortalized in one of the most famous photographs of World War II.
