Flags of Our Fathers
Heroes of Iwo Jima
$20.44
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
13 May 2003
Summary
The New York Times bestselling chronicle of one of the most famous moments in American military history—the raising of the U.S. flag at Iwo Jima during World War II—now adapted for young adults. Read the true story behind the immortal photograph that has come to symbolize the courage and strength of America and its armed forces.
This is a penetrating, epic look at a generation at war, told with keen insight and enormous honesty.
In February 1945, American Marines plunged into …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780385730648 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0385730640 |
| Author: | James Bradley, Ron Powers, Michael French |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House USA Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 13 May 2003 |
| Weight: | 206g |
| Dimensions: | 208mm x 140mm x 12mm |
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Critics Review
“The best battle book I ever read. These stories, from the time the six men who raised the flag at Iwo Jima enlisted, their training, and the landing and subsequent struggle, fill me with awe.“—Stephen Ambrose
About The Author
James Bradley
James Bradley is the son of John “Doc” Bradley, one of the six flag raisers on Iwo Jima. He conducted over 300 interviews with World War II veterans and their families in the course of writing this book.
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