In comic book format, describes the battle of Iwo Jima, discussing its context, the famous photograph taken during the battle, the American victory, and its aftermath.
Prologue. And when he gets to Heaven to St. Peter he will tell : ' One more Marine reporting , Sir . I've served my time in Hell . ' -Sergeant James A. Donahue , 1st Marine Division ...
Iwo Jima was the United States Marine Corps' toughest ever battle and a turning point in the Pacific War.
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This book contains material previously published in Campaigns 81: Iwo Jima 1945, Warrior 95: Japanese Infantryman 1937–45 and WAR 112: US Marine Rifleman 1939–45: Pacific Theater
This book illustrates the Marines' decisive victory at Iwo Jima in graphic novel format and includes eight pages of background information detailing the key players, the experience of the forces, and the aftermath of the battle.
"Describes events before, during, and after the Battle of Iwo Jima, including key players, weapons, and battle tactics."--Provided by publisher.
Complemented by period action photographs, a day-by-day account of the United States Marine Corps' battle on the black sands and in the green jungles of the Pacific island of Iwo Jima tells of the military strategy of the Japanese and the ...
Onto the Black Shores of Hell: the Battle for Iwo Jima
Discusses the events of the World War II battle during which American Marines invaded and occupied the Japanese island of Iwo Jima.
"Among Americans who served on Iwo Island, uncommon valor was a common virtue".