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The Lions of Iwo Jima (John MacRae Books)

3 reviews
Fred Haynes, James A. Warren

Henry Holt and Co., 2008

Contains some of the finest descriptions yet written of Marine action in World War II
Major General Fred Hayes and James A. Warren have achieved the historian's dream of telling tale so well that although the end of it is already known to us, we read on to find out what happens next. The momentum of the action during the six-week battle for Iwo Jima in 1945 creates an unforgettable impression. The angry roar of battle will remain with the reader for a long time. Dramatic in the ...

So Sad to Fall in Battle: An Account of War Based on General Tadamichi Kuribayashi's Letters from Iwo Jima

23 reviews
Kumiko Kakehashi

Presidio Press, 2007

Not Eastwood's movie
This is not at the core of it a war story. It is a biography of a truly outstanding man caught in horrible circumstances. Expect a fascinating, subtle character study (not a "ripping yarn"). Unlike Eastwood's movie, which was a confused jumble of combat seen mostly from the enlisted point of view, this is about Kuribayashi, a 20th Century man serving a Japanese 17th Century feudal mind-set. ...

Flags of Our Fathers (Movie Tie-in Edition)

580 reviews
James Bradley, Ron Powers

Bantam, 2006

A must read, but it's an emotional ride...........
Perhaps the best book I've ever read. This book captures the action, the drama, the immense human sacrifices paid by the soldiers, their courage, the brutality of war, the history of the era and the war, the biographical background of the young soldiers and their families both before, during and after the war. Superb isn't strong enough to describe how well written this book is as it tells an ...

"I'm Staying with My Boys..." The Heroic Life of Sgt. John Basilone, USMC

6 reviews
Jim Proser

Lightbearer Communications Company, 2004

Excellent
If you are interested in a personal story of WWII, then this is an excellent book. Rather than getting into the details of the conflicts this book focuses on the personal story of John Basilone - one of the handful of true American Heroes from WWII. Written in the first person with an ample dose of personal details from his family, this book truly brings Manilla John back to life for many. ...

Indestructible: The Unforgettable Story of a Marine Hero at the Battle of Iwo Jima

12 reviews
Jack Lucas, D. K. Drum

Da Capo Press, 2006

REQUIRED READING FOR ALL MARINES...
This book should be mandatory reading for Marines in training. Actually, it should be mandatory reading in history as well as ethics courses. This Marine WAS a true American in the full sense of the word. He had his faults, but we all have faults. Now, what he did was not something we are all capable of doing.

Iwo Jima: World War II Veterans Remember the Greatest Battle of the Pacific

2 reviews
Larry Smith

W. W. Norton, 2008

Superb collection of personal histories
Author Larry Smith says it himself in his introduction: "This book does not presume to offer a definitive account of what has been called the thirty-six days in hell of Iwo Jima . . . Rather, it is a series of snapshots offering a glimpse into the lives of twenty-two men who took part in various aspects rof the conflict and how they have faired since." It is a remarkable and remarkably well ...

Polish-English English-Polish Dictionary (Hippocrene Concise Dictionary)

5 reviews
Iwo C. Pogonowski

Hippocrene Books, 1993

its a dictionary
not much to say really, its a polish/english dictionary... it works great.

Iwo Jima: Portrait of a Battle: United States Marines at War in the Pacific

15 reviews
Eric Hammel

Zenith Press, 2006

Stark, spare, haunting, beautiful
Hammel's text is spare but precise, and tightly interwoven with the photographs. It is difficult to exaggerate the quality of the photographs in this volume, which is beautifully produced and bound. The large format and glossy paper do justice to the photos. The extreme resolution and fine detail of the black & white photographs are breathtaking and haunting; use of a magnifying glass reveals ...

Island of Terror: Battle of Iwo Jima (Graphic History)

2 reviews
Larry Hama

Osprey Publishing, 2006

Awesome Books for History!
My 14 year old son absolutely loves these types of books! He is somewhat of a history buff with emphasis on the wars our country has participated in. I am so proud that he loves his country and respects its leaders and troops. These books have been instrumental in teaching him the truths of battle, its hardships, and its triumphs. He has even expressed an interest in teaching history someday ...

God Isn't Here: A Young Man's Entry Into World War II, and his Participation in the Battle For Iwo Jima

3 reviews
Richard, E Overton

American Legacy Historical Press, 2007

Among the most compelling World War II biographies ever written by an eyewitness...
I came upon this book while researching my book, The Quiet Hero: The Untold Medal of Honor Story of George E. Wahlen at the Battle for Iwo Jima. I had heard from several Iwo Jima vets that Richard Overton had written an incredible memoir of his experience as a corpsman on Iwo, and interestingly enough, he lived near my home in Utah. When I approached Dick about my desire to read it, he was ...

The Marines of Montford Point: America's First Black Marines

1 review
Melton A. McLaurin

The University of North Carolina Press, 2007

Inspirational, Motivating and Enlightening
As a retired Marine First Sergeant (white) who was very familiar with the history of the Montford Point Marines, my eyes were opened to a more telling story that needed to be told. Although most books, articles and movies focus on the confrontational pressure cooker of black vs. white in a few dramatic examples, this book was the first one that allowed me to actually feel the emotions of ...

Pet Shop of Horrors, Book 3

2 reviews
Matsuri Akino, Tomoharu Iwo, ...

TokyoPop, 2003

Dessert
The books seem to be just getting better and better as the series goes on. In this book we find out more about the mysterious character Count D. We are given a hint as to the usefulness of his different color eyes and we also discover just how far the Count will go to get his hands on a rare and valuable pet....

Mighty Midgets at War: The Saga of the Lcs (L) Ships from Iwo Jima to Vietnam

1 review
Robin L. Rielly

Hellgate Press, 2000

A vividly recounted chronicle history
From the World War II era engagements to the Vietnam years, Land Craft Support Vessels LCS(L) were a key element in the American naval domination of the seas. Military archivist Robin Rielly's Mighty Midgets At War: The Saga of the LCS(L) Ships From Iwo Jima To Vietnam is a vividly recounted chronicle history of these ships and the men who sailed them. We are also treated to the life history of ...

The Bloody Battle for Suribachi: The Amazing Story of Iwo Jima that Inspired Flags of Our Fathers

1 review
Richard Wheeler

Skyhorse Publishing, 2007

review from a friend of author
The re-release of "the Bloody Battle for Suribachi" is a wonderful edition to the collection of books written by Richard Wheeler. I know Wheeler personally, and at his age he has worked hard along with his 2nd cousin Jackie Russel. It is enlightening to see what inspiration can do for an aging Iwo Jima vet. He autographed a copy for my son. The inscription goes,"I hope that you cheerish your life ...

The Quiet Hero: The Untold Medal of Honor Story of George E. Wahlen at the Battle for Iwo Jima

15 reviews
Gary W. Toyn

American Legacy Media, 2007

The Quiet Hero
The Quiet Hero is a down to earth written story about a down to earth good guy. The author has not followed a traditional war story format, in my view at least. It is easy to read.

Letters From Iwo Jima: The Japanese Eyewitness Stories That Inspired Clint Eastwood's Film
Kumiko Kakehashi

Phoenix, 2007

Iwo Jima 1945: The Marines raise the flag on Mount Suribachi (Campaign)

2 reviews
Derrick Wright

Osprey Publishing, 2001

Captures Scope of Battle
Iwo Jima 1945: The Marines Raise the Flag on Mount Suribachi (Campaign, 81)by Derek Wright is written in typical Ospery fashion. What makes it different from most of the other books in the series is the ablity of the author in very few pages to capture the heroism, death and wanton destruction that accompanied the battle to take control of the tiny island. Wright does a magnificant job helping ...

Pet Shop of Horrors, Book 4

7 reviews
Matsuri Akino, Tomoharu Iwo, ...

TokyoPop, 2004

Ha...
There are not words to explain how much I adore this series. This volume was one of my favorites, though this is apparently an unpopular opinion. I loved the whole thing to death. Especially Dracula. Plus, *I* really liked Dark Horse. And the covers are awesome. Then again, the whole thing could have sucked, and I'd have loved it for the line, "I wonder, Detective Orcot, if you will be so ...

Iwo

7 reviews
Richard Wheeler

Castle Books, 2007

MUST OWN
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.

Picture Letters From the Commander in Chief: Letters From Iwo Jima

3 reviews
Tadamichi Kuribayashi

VIZ Media LLC, 2007

WWII history
This unique book offers an amazing insight into the commander of the Iwo Jima's forces mind and experiences. It adds a great deal to both of Clint Eastwood's films! A definite "must read"!

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