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IWO JIMA Paperback – May 1, 2002

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From the author of the bestselling Abandon Ship! comes aclassic work of World War II history.

Richard F. Newcomb is one of the true masters of military storytelling. In researching Iwo Jima he interviewed hundreds of Iwo veterans, both American and Japanese; read the diaries and letters of fighting men; and combed through masses of official navy and marine records to write the full story of one of the most famous battles in U.S. history. With exceptional depth, intelligence, and emotional power, Newcomb recounts the events of February 19, 1945, in which common men were thrust into impossible circumstances, demonstrating valor and even humor amid the horror and chaos of war.

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May 1, 2002
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5.5 x 0.89 x 8.5 inches
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0805070710
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978-0805070712
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“A dramatic and honest accounting, worthy of the men who earned Admiral Nimitz's accolade of the batttle where 'Uncommon valor was a common virtue.'” ―Henry I. Shaw, Jr., Washington Post

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Richard F. Newcomb, one of the pioneers of narrative nonfiction, is also the author of the bestselling Abandon Ship! He lives in Florida.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Griffin; 1st edition (May 1, 2002)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 354 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0805070710
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0805070712
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.89 x 8.5 inches

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F. B. Steele

An MRI of a Battle in the Pacific Campaign: Iwo Jima

Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2019

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Most of what I've read concerning the war in the Pacific has come from compelling first-hand accounts. This is the first book I've read which was written by an historian and it's a different -- though equally compelling -- journey through the stench and violent miasma of war. Were I engaged in lining up toy soldiers to recreate the progress of full-on firefights, this would be the roadmap and plan for my mock-up of Iwo Jima. Every division and regiment is tracked and their activities recorded. The body count climbs as comprehension of the slaughter also advances. This book is not for the faint of heart or for one wanting a "real page turner," but the aficionado of WWII will deeply respect that which it so faithfully chronicles.

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Nicholas Oppenheimer

Looks like cheap copy of real book

Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2019

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The printing of this book looks cheap and slightly blurry. The type is not sharp or clear. It looks for all the world like somebody ran off a poor copy of the real thing. The photos in the book are very grainy and not clear at all. Again, this is what you would find in a cheap knock off of the original book. As far as the content is concerned, there is a lot of jumping around from person to person and place to place. I feel this was deliberate to realistically portray the incredible chaos of the battle as it unfolded but it takes away from the cohesiveness of the telling of the fight for Iwo. I was stationed there in the '70s as part of a Coast Guard unit and had many opportunities to explore all over the island, especially the Japanese cave systems that were still intact from the fighting. I can more easily follow the descriptions in the book of where the fighting took place than can someone trying to make sense of where all this is is going on as the story hopscotches all over the island. Having said all that, I do appreciate all of the details that are in this book regarding the heroic actions of untold individuals who were involved in fighting this very horrific battle. The spirits of all the dead of both sides were very palpable some 30 years later. If you are interested in the history of the struggle for Iwo Jima, this book will add to your knowledge of what took place there. Too bad the quality of the printing is so poor.

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Wolf in the Fold

Poor quality book and printing!

Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2020

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Received quick, but super poor quality. Binding separated from spine as soon as I removed it from the package. Print image quality is poor as well, it looks like a copy of a copy. Guessing this is “print to order” which is why its so cheap. I did not return it as its readable and I wanted to start it, but when finished this is going into the recycle bin. Guess quality books are a thing of the past.

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elebm

I couldn't have said it better. All inclusive well researched and interesting book

Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2015

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Yes to what Harold H wrote; I couldn't have said it better. All inclusive well researched and interesting book. As a daughter of a 5th Division Marine who didn't talk much about his experience on Iwo Jima, I am appreciative of this account given in a way that helps me better connect with my father who died 30 years ago. Beautifully written, a page turner and a tear jerker with a smattering of Marine humor to go with Marine valor, courage, and tenacity.

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Raiders 87

Great Book

Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2017

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The courage exhibited by the Marines on Iwo Jima is incredible. This is one heck of a terrific book. As a former Marine I cannot imagine how terrifying it must of been for a 18 year old or in some cases younger that came ashore under fire.
Truly amazing what the Greatest Generation did not only for the USA but for the world.

Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2014

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This is the best book I've come across about Iwo Jima. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in this subject. Good quality photographs throughout the book and maps showing marine progress as they advanced across the island. My uncle was in the 4th Marine Division (17 years old) and "first in" on beach Yellow 2 and survived the campaign.

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Excellent and moving account of a dramatic battle

Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2017

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Excellent and moving account of a dramatic battle. Good detail without being too technical. The maps worked well in order to have perspective on the island.

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Amy

Eye Opening!

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2020

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Great book! I’ve passed it on to quite a few people to read!

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Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada on August 2, 2017

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very detailed. Lots of personal accounts from marines who were there.

PJ727

Excellent history

Reviewed in Canada on December 29, 2017

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Excellent overview of a terrific victory. Newcomb covers a lot of territory, both U.S. and Japan in the years and days leading up to the invasion. Very well written.

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