What is the best book about the battle of Iwo Jima (besides "Flags of our Fathers")?

Question

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.

Answer 1

There have been a number of books about the battle and they are still available.

The best book is probably "Iwo Jima" by Richard F. Newcomb

Here are some others:

"Iwo Jima: Legacy of Valor" by Bill D. Ross
"Utmost Savagery" by Joseph Col Alexander
"God Isn't Here: A Young American's Entry into World War II and His Participation in the Battle for Iwo Jima" by Richard E. Overton
Iwo Jima: Portrait of a Battle: United States Marines at War in the Pacific by Eric Hammel

Answer 2

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!.