A classic amphibious operation, the assault on Iwo Jima was a five-week-long decisive battle which cost the lives of 5,000 Marines and 20,000 Japanese defenders. This vivid portrait tells of that famous battle from World War II, and of the gallant men who fought it.
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A classic amphibious operation, the assault on Iwo Jima was a five-week-long decisive battle which cost the lives of 5,000 Marines and 20,000 Japanese defenders. This vivid portrait tells of that famous battle from World War II, and of the gallant men who fought it.
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Good. No Jacket. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. xiii, 300 pp. First printing thus. The book is cocked, and there is some stress creasing on the spine. The binding is tight and the text is clean.
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Fair. Mass market paperback in ACCEPTABLE condition. Book is perfectly usable, but has heavy wear or cosmetic issues which may include a cocked spine, creased spine, heavy wear, yellowed pages, price stickers, etc. Cover art may be different from that in photo.
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Near Fine. No Jacket, as Issued. Covers v sl edgeworn, lt crease on spine, pages tanned, contents very clean in tight binding. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. Illustrated with archival photographs, drawings, maps.
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Good. Mass_market This item shows wear from consistent use but remains in good readable condition. It may have marks on or in it, and may show other signs of previous use or shelf wear. May have minor creases or signs of wear on dust jacket. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
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Good. 8 PAGES of PHOTOS inside. 1964 Signet first-printing T2838 paperback. Complete and Unabridged. Appendix has interesting statistics and some names of those in battle. Reading copy with general wear, some age spots and store stamp inside.
The author breaks down the book into four parts. The first part tales about the island typography, the thoughts of the American intelligent, the commanding officers of both forces and the intentions before the invasion. This was the most interesting part because it gives a back ground of information that is normally not presented on both the American and Japanese forces. The information not only extends to the tactical strategies but to the personal thoughts of the commanding officers before the invasion. The second part tales of the invasion. Giving first hand information from the actual participants in the American invasion force. The author describes their anticipation, fears, determination and their hope of coming out alive. The third part talks about the tactical movements in taking Mt. Suribachi and the carnage that ensued with black and white photos to reinforce the written word. The fourth part talks about the last stand of the Japanese army and the mind set of the officers and men knowing that the end is near and their hope for reinforcements that never came. At the end there is account of those who gave their lives and some of the effect it had on their comrades and the people at home.
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