Iwo.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wheeler, Richard.

Series:

Bluejacket Bks.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Iwo Jima, Battle of, Japan, 1945.

Local Subjects:

Iwo Jima, Battle of, Japan, 1945.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (257 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Naval Institute Press, 2014.

Summary:

<div>The story of one of the bloodiest battles in history, resulting in the raising of the American flag on Mt. Suribachi, is documented with a personal touch; the author himself was a member of that company. It is a searing and unique account of that battle, told from the perspective of both the gallant U.S. Marines who invaded the island and the brave Japanese soldiers who defended it.</div>

Contents:

Table of Contents; List of Illustrations ; Preface; Prologue ; 1. Birth of a Fortress; 2. The Spirit of Bushido ; 3. Against a Rising Fury ; 4. The Landing Force; 5. Toward the Objective; 6. The Assault Begins ; 7. A Violent Afternoon ; 8. The First Night ; 9. Carnage on Two Fronts ; 10. To the Base of Suribachi ; 11. The Flag Raising ; 12. Pressing the Main Attack ; 13. Heartless Iron ; 14. Battles in the Darkness; 15. On to the Bitter End ; Epilogue ; Bibliography ; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781612514406

1612514405

OCLC:

892238962