Description
In February 1945, six young Marines raised the American flag atop Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima, creating one of history's most iconic photographs—a moment that would define their lives forever. Written by James Bradley, the son of one of the flagraisers, this powerful account draws on newly discovered letters and documents to tell the true story of these six very different men and their journey to the island's bloodiest battle. Beyond the heroic image lies a more complex and haunting narrative: three of the men were killed in combat, while the survivors struggled with the burden of being proclaimed heroes and reluctant symbols of American valor. Bradley explores not only the brutal reality of the Pacific campaign and the fierce Japanese defense of Iwo Jima, but also the profound psychological toll of war and the gap between myth and truth. A penetrating examination of courage, sacrifice, and the human cost of conflict, this is history told with remarkable honesty and the intimate perspective of a son honoring his father's legacy.
Available Editions
paperback
Bantam
Published Aug 29, 2006
401 pages
ISBN: 9780553384154
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Details
First Published
2000
Language
en
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Flags of Our Fathers by James Bradley, Ron Powers.