Picture Letters from the Commander in Chief: Letters from Iwo Jima - Paperback
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Picture Letters from the Commander in Chief: Letters from Iwo Jima - Paperback
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by Tadamichi Kuribayashi (Author)
The original book that inspired the Academy Award-nominated film, Letters From Iwo Jima
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, Letters From Iwo Jima offers 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. 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 Chief offers 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
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. Letters From Iwo Jima is a book comprised of letters from Kuribayashi to his family. These missives, often containing doodles and sentiment insights, gave voice and humanity to the Japanese troops on the island.
Number of Pages: 264
Dimensions: 0.8 x 7.94 x 5.7 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: June 01, 2007
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