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The Battle of Iwo Jima, fought in the winter of 1945 on a rocky island south of Japan, brought a ferocious slice of hell to Earth: in a month's time, more than 22,000 Japanese soldiers would die defending a patch of ground a third the size of Manhattan, while nearly 26,000 Americans fell taking it from them. The battle was a turning point in the war in the Pacific, and it produced one of World War Two's enduring images: a photograph of six soldiers raising an American flag on the flank of Mount Suribachi, the island's commanding high point. One of those young Americans was John Bradley, a Navy corpsman who a few days before had braved enemy mortar and machine-gun fire to administer first aid to a wounded Marine and then drag him to safety. For this act of heroism Bradley would receive the Navy Cross, an award second only to the Medal of Honour. Bradley, who died in 1994, never mentioned his feat to his family. Only after his death did Bradley's son James begin to piece together the facts of his father's heroism, which was but one of countless acts of sacrifice made by the young men who fought at Iwo Jima. Flags of Our Fathers recounts the sometimes tragic life stories of the six men who raised the flag that February day--one an Arizona Indian who would die following an alcohol-soaked brawl, another a Kentucky hillbilly, still another a Pennsylvania steel-mill worker--and who became reluctant heroes in the bargain. A strongly felt and well-written entry in a spate of recent books on World War Two, Flags of our Fathers gives a "you-are-there" depiction of that conflict's horrible arenas--and a moving homage to the men whom fate brought there. --Gregory McNamee
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The Battle of Iwo Jima, fought in the winter of 1945 on a rocky island south of Japan, brought a ferocious slice of hell to earth: in a month's time, more than 22,000 Japanese soldiers would die defending a patch of ground a third the size of Manhattan, while nearly 26,000 Americans fell taking it from them. The battle was a turning point in the war in the Pacific, and it produced one of World War II's enduring images: a photograph of six soldiers raising an American flag on the flank of Mount Suribachi, the island's commanding high point.
One of those young Americans was John Bradley, a Navy corpsman who a few days before had braved enemy mortar and machine-gun fire to administer first aid to a wounded Marine and then drag him to safety. For this act of heroism Bradley would receive the Navy Cross, an award second only to the Medal of Honor.
Bradley, who died in 1994, never mentioned his feat to his family. Only after his death did Bradley's son James begin to piece together the facts of his father's heroism, which was but one of countless acts of sacrifice made by the young men who fought at Iwo Jima. Flags of Our Fathers recounts the sometimes tragic life stories of the six men who raised the flag that February day--one an Arizona Indian who would die following an alcohol-soaked brawl, another a Kentucky hillbilly, still another a Pennsylvania steel-mill worker--and who became reluctant heroes in the bargain. A strongly felt and well-written entry in a spate of recent books on World War II, Flags gives a you-are-there depiction of that conflict's horrible arenas--and a moving homage to the men whom fate brought there. --Gregory McNamee -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine andere Ausgabe: Gebundene Ausgabe .
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If you are like me, you have a whole story built up in your mind around one of the most famous photographs in American history -- the raising of the flag on Iwo Jima. If you are also like me, there is little reality behind that story in your mind.
Written by the son of one flag-raising Marine, this amazing story should be read by everyone. It tells a tale of heroism, horrible circumstances, and the lasting consequences of an unexpected event in a compelling, unforgettable way. This book rivals All Quiet on the Western Front for its revealing insights into the nature of war, comradeship, and courage.
To set the stage, Iwo Jima was the first Japanese soil the Marines invaded. The Emperor had issued orders that the ground was to be defended to the last man. Iwo Jima was filled with tunnels that harbored over 20,000 Japanese troops who could shoot from relative safety while Americans were out in the open. The tunnel system was so extensive that Marines would literally be kidnapped while standing next to their buddies, and no one would know where they had gone. Rocks would suddenly open up to reveal mortars.
Tough fighting went on for days. The Marines lost 7,000 dead and had another 15,000 or more wounded out of 70,000 men. Ironically, the worst of the fighting came after the flag photograph, and three of the six Marines in the photograph died in this later action.
As tough as Iwo Jima was, living with the aftermath of the photograph was even harder in many ways. Two of the three survivors had their lives deeply affected in negative ways. The story of all three riveted me more than anything I have read in years.
I read fairly few books about war, but I cannot recommend this book enough to you. As Americans we owe it to those who fought in this battle to remember what actually happened and what the repercussions are. You will be moved at a deeper level than you can possibly imagine by this outstanding book.
Seriously, five stars are just too few for a monumental book like this one. This book is an instant classic that should live for all time!
Written by the son of one flag-raising Marine, this amazing story should be read by everyone. It tells a tale of heroism, horrible circumstances, and the lasting consequences of an unexpected event in a compelling, unforgettable way. This book rivals All Quiet on the Western Front for its revealing insights into the nature of war, comradeship, and courage.
To set the stage, Iwo Jima was the first Japanese soil the Marines invaded. The Emperor had issued orders that the ground was to be defended to the last man. Iwo Jima was filled with tunnels that harbored over 20,000 Japanese troops who could shoot from relative safety while Americans were out in the open. The tunnel system was so extensive that Marines would literally be kidnapped while standing next to their buddies, and no one would know where they had gone. Rocks would suddenly open up to reveal mortars.
Tough fighting went on for days. The Marines lost 7,000 dead and had another 15,000 or more wounded out of 70,000 men. Ironically, the worst of the fighting came after the flag photograph, and three of the six Marines in the photograph died in this later action.
As tough as Iwo Jima was, living with the aftermath of the photograph was even harder in many ways. Two of the three survivors had their lives deeply affected in negative ways. The story of all three riveted me more than anything I have read in years.
I read fairly few books about war, but I cannot recommend this book enough to you. As Americans we owe it to those who fought in this battle to remember what actually happened and what the repercussions are. You will be moved at a deeper level than you can possibly imagine by this outstanding book.
Seriously, five stars are just too few for a monumental book like this one. This book is an instant classic that should live for all time!
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If you are like me, you have a whole story built up in your mind around one of the most famous photographs in American history -- the raising of the flag on Iwo Jima. If you are also like me, there is little reality behind that story in your mind.
Written by the son of one flag-raising Marine, this amazing story should be read by everyone. It tells a tale of heroism, horrible circumstances, and the lasting consequences of an unexpected event in a compelling, unforgettable way. This book rivals All Quiet on the Western Front for its revealing insights into the nature of war, comradeship, and courage.
To set the stage, Iwo Jima was the first Japanese soil the Marines invaded. The Emperor had issued orders that the ground was to be defended to the last man. Iwo Jima was filled with tunnels that harbored over 20,000 Japanese troops who could shoot from relative safety while Americans were out in the open. The tunnel system was so extensive that Marines would literally be kidnapped while standing next to their buddies, and no one would know where they had gone. Rocks would suddenly open up to reveal mortars.
Tough fighting went on for days. The Marines lost 7,000 dead and had another 15,000 or more wounded out of 70,000 men. Ironically, the worst of the fighting came after the flag photograph, and three of the six Marines in the photograph died in this later action.
As tough as Iwo Jima was, living with the aftermath of the photograph was even harder in many ways. Two of the three survivors had their lives deeply affected in negative ways. The story of all three riveted me more than anything I have read in years.
I read fairly few books about war, but I cannot recommend this book enough to you. As Americans we owe it to those who fought in this battle to remember what actually happened and what the repercussions are. You will be moved at a deeper level than you can possibly imagine by this outstanding book.
Seriously, five stars are just too few for a monumental book like this one. This book is an instant classic that should live for all time!
Written by the son of one flag-raising Marine, this amazing story should be read by everyone. It tells a tale of heroism, horrible circumstances, and the lasting consequences of an unexpected event in a compelling, unforgettable way. This book rivals All Quiet on the Western Front for its revealing insights into the nature of war, comradeship, and courage.
To set the stage, Iwo Jima was the first Japanese soil the Marines invaded. The Emperor had issued orders that the ground was to be defended to the last man. Iwo Jima was filled with tunnels that harbored over 20,000 Japanese troops who could shoot from relative safety while Americans were out in the open. The tunnel system was so extensive that Marines would literally be kidnapped while standing next to their buddies, and no one would know where they had gone. Rocks would suddenly open up to reveal mortars.
Tough fighting went on for days. The Marines lost 7,000 dead and had another 15,000 or more wounded out of 70,000 men. Ironically, the worst of the fighting came after the flag photograph, and three of the six Marines in the photograph died in this later action.
As tough as Iwo Jima was, living with the aftermath of the photograph was even harder in many ways. Two of the three survivors had their lives deeply affected in negative ways. The story of all three riveted me more than anything I have read in years.
I read fairly few books about war, but I cannot recommend this book enough to you. As Americans we owe it to those who fought in this battle to remember what actually happened and what the repercussions are. You will be moved at a deeper level than you can possibly imagine by this outstanding book.
Seriously, five stars are just too few for a monumental book like this one. This book is an instant classic that should live for all time!
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No words can describe what I felt after having finished this book. I have served some time in the special forces of my country and have some experience with the sort of feeling Mr. Bradley's father felt for his comrades in arms. Reading "Flags of Our Fathers" has been an extraordinary experience for me and I cannot adequately expres my deepest appreciation toward Mr. James Bradley for sharing with the public this magnificently honest story of one of the major battles of WW II during which his father together with several of his comrades just happened to raise a flag on a tiny island of the Pacific coast of Japan. The vast number of reviews this book has received up until now, and mind you it has only been published a couple of months ago, with an average appreciation of five stars says it all. Mr. James Bradley's "Flags of Our Fathers" is a superb work, and I wouldn't be surprised if before long it would come to be considered a classic.
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ein super buch, auch wenn es auf englisch ist, ist es für deutsche super verständlich, besser als der film, da es auch viel weitläufiger ist, dennoch sollte man den... Lesen Sie weiter...
Vor 13 Monaten von Ryan veröffentlicht
Iwo Jima, ein Foto und sechs junge Männer
James Bradley, als Sohn von einem der sechs "Flag raisers" war wohl prädestiniert dazu, dieses Buch zu schreiben. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 9. März 2008 von kyrrdis
Reluctant Heros
James Bradley is to be commended for telling the rich history of his Navy father and Marine Corp Members who raised the flag on Iwo Jima in February 1945. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 30. Juli 2000 veröffentlicht
I'll Make my Contribution to the World War II Memorial!
May I suggest an appropriate "thank you" to those who gave their young lives during the war, and, to those veterans who lived with the pain and memories after the war... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 29. Juli 2000 veröffentlicht
A Great look into the hearts and minds of 6 American Heros!
This was a very detailed book about the 6 "boys" who raised the flag on Iwo Jima in WWII. Bradley does a great job of discovering the joys and fears of "boys"... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 29. Juli 2000 von Cord Smith
Outstanding
I have served, but never in combat. WWII interests me immensely, as I am Jewish and have made a point to study the Holocaust and the American war in Europe at length. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 29. Juli 2000 von Eric Hirsch
GREAT BOOK
I have just finished this book and cannot say enough about it. Mr. Bradley has a keepsake for his family that they will treasure for all time. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 28. Juli 2000 von JOHN MILLER
Iwo Jima
I enjoyed this book throughly. However, other accounts I read of the battle for Iwo Jima delved into the unavoidable accounts of Japanese atrocities committed against our fighting... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 28. Juli 2000 von Andrew F. DiGiuseppi
A Marine's Daughter
"Flags of Our Fathers" touched my heart in a way no other book could ever come close to. Growing up as the daughter of a Marine, I never realized the intense bond my... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 26. Juli 2000 von Cathy Petersen
An Awesome Book about the Flagraising
This is one of those perfect books. Perfectly written by the son of the longest surviving flagraiser of the six soldiers in The Photograph. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 26. Juli 2000 von Jeff Buckner
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