The Battle for Iwo Jima 1945
Author | : Derrick Wright |
Publisher | : The History Press |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 2020-01-23 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780750994071 |
ISBN-13 | : 075099407X |
Rating | : 4/5 (07X Downloads) |
Download or read book The Battle for Iwo Jima 1945 written by Derrick Wright and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2020-01-23 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Iwo Jima was the United States Marine Corps' toughest ever battle and a turning point in the Pacific War. In February 1945, three Marine Divisions stormed the island's shores in what was supposed to be a ten-day battle, but they had reckoned without General Tadamichi Kuribayashi, the enemy commander.