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9781421518459

Picture Letters from the Commander in Chief : Letters from Iwo Jima

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  • ISBN13:

    9781421518459

  • ISBN10:

    1421518457

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2007-06-26
  • Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
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Summary

The battle of Iwo Jima was one of the bloodiest campaigns of WWII. Under the command of Lt. General Tadamichi Kuribayashi, the Japanese army held off U.S. Navy and Naval Air Corps. attack for over a month before finally succumbing to defeat. Comprised mostly of personal letters from Kuribayashi to his family,Picture Letters From the Commander in Chiefoffers readers a unique glimpse into arguably the most iconic battle of the second World War. A sensitive man, Kuribayashi is able to articulate in these letters his love for his family and his unwavering loyalty to his country. And in doing so, he helps bring a new voice and perspective to history.

Author Biography

 
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Tadamichi Kuribayashi was the commanding general of the Japanese forces on Iwo Jima during WWII. Using unprecedented tactics he was able to engage U.S. Navy and Naval Air Corps. troops for nearly forty days.




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