IWO [Hardcover]

Richard Wheeler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 15, 2008

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.

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Book Description

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.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 244 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott & Crowell (May 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785823069
• ISBN-13: 978-0785823063
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #805,204 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #45 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > History > Asia > Japan

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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A taste of the invasion, September 23, 2000

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"jfbeck68" (Milwaukee, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Iwo (Paperback)

As someone who reads a lot of military history, I have to say this book keeps you in the action! Written from the point of view of the Marines fighting on Iwo Jima and the Japanese defending it, you're kept in the heat of the battle. Richard Wheeler's graphic descriptions of death, life, and sometimes humor in this "10 Day operation" will amaze and shock readers into seeing why "uncommon valor was a common virtue". The book is not a grand strategic overview of all the forces in the operation. It does give the reader a look at the preparations the Japanese made, the Army Air Corps' use for the island, and the maneuvers the various Marine divisions did, or tried to do. Also contained is a complete background on the famous flag raising. The book is really the story of the individual Marines and how they lived and fought on the island. Marine's names and backgrounds abound due to the author's first-hand knowledge. For anyone that saw Saving Private Ryan this is the Pacific version. A must read for anyone interested in the Pacific campaigns of World War II, the war in general, or the Marines.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!, August 19, 2006

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Carl Cutrone "Coronaboy" (Hatfield, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Iwo (Paperback)

I am a USMC veteran who reads extensively about WW II. This is the best book about Iwo Jima I have ever read and have recommended it to my old buddies.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MUST OWN, December 20, 2005

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Michael Duggan (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Iwo (Paperback)

IWO is spellbinding. Written from the point of view of the Marines that fought, it tells their story and keeps the reader glued to the pages. Graphic discriptions of life and death hold the attention and provide a new insight to this battle. A must read for anyone intrested the military and war history.