I just bought the book "Flags of our Fathers", but I once read part of another book about Iwo Jima and I really liked it, but I can't remember the title or the author. My uncle died there and today is Veteran's Day, which reminded me of this.
2006-11-11 08:15:18 · 4 answers · asked by pollux 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
I think Richard Newcomb's book, Iwo Jima, which was originally published in 1966 (the version I first read) and is now in its second revised edition (2002) is still probably the best overall book on the battle.
http://www.amazon.com/Iwo-Jima-Richard-F-Newcomb/dp/0805070710/sr=8-3/qid=1163290893/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3/102-3909179-0671305?ie=UTF8&s=books
Other books worth considering, as well (each with a different take or focus):
http://www.amazon.com/Last-Lieutenant-Foxhole-View-Battle/dp/0451220706/sr=8-14/qid=1163291105/ref=sr_1_14/102-3909179-0671305?ie=UTF8&s=books
http://www.amazon.com/Battle-Iwo-Jima-1945/dp/0750931795/sr=8-16/qid=1163291434/ref=sr_1_16/102-3909179-0671305?ie=UTF8&s=books
http://www.amazon.com/Iwo-Jima-Bill-D-Ross/dp/0394742885/sr=8-8/qid=1163291535/ref=pd_bbs_sr_8/102-3909179-0671305?ie=UTF8&s=books
My father was in the Third Marine Division, and landed on Iwo Jima on D+2.
2006-11-11 11:37:36 · answer #1 · answered by TJ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Letters From Iwo Jima Book
2016-11-10 08:59:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iwo Jima Book
2016-12-26 19:28:07 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best book on the battle for Iwo Jima is "Iwo". It tells the story of both sides of the battle. I read it while I was serving in Special Forces, 30+ years ago, and I couldn't put it down: It's like reading the "Flags of our fathers", and" Letters from Iwo Jima " in one book..totally excellent!.
2014-06-08 20:28:51 · answer #4 · answered by ? 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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What is the best book about the battle of Iwo Jima (besides "Flags of our Fathers")?
I just bought the book "Flags of our Fathers", but I once read part of another book about Iwo Jima and I really liked it, but I can't remember the title or the author. My uncle died there and today is Veteran's Day, which reminded me of this.
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Check out "Iwo Jima: Red Blood, Black Sand--Pacific Apocalypse" by Charles W. Tatum.
2016-04-06 06:12:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question. If you post your question on the Library of Congress' website at: loc.gov you will probably get all the information on every book ever written about Iwo Jima. Good fortune to you.
2016-03-22 13:40:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋