Flags of Our Fathers: Heroes of Iwo Jima

james d. bradley ron powers

The New York Times bestselling chronicle of one of the most famous moments in American military history--the raising of the U. S. flag at Iwo Jima during World War II--now adapted for young adults. Read the true story behind the immortal photograph that has come to symbolize the courage and strength of America and its armed forces.

This is a penetrating, epic look at a generation at war, told with keen insight and enormous honesty —also a major motion picture directed by Clint Eastwood. In February 1945, American Marines plunged into the surf at Iwo Jima–and into history. Through a hail of machine-gun and mortar fire, they battled to the island’s highest peak. And there, they raised a flag, signaling a historic step towards the eventual defeat of the Axis powers of World War II.

A powerful account of six very different men--three of which were killed in battle-- who came together in the heroic fight for the Pacific’s most crucial island. It is the story of the difference between truth and myth, the legacy of a hero, and the brutal cost of war.

Genres historynonfictionmilitary fictionwarworld war iibiographymilitary historyamerican historyhistoricalbook club

234 pages, Paperback

First published May 2,2000

Literary awards

colby award, ala alex award,

This edition

Format: 234 pages, Paperback
Published: May 13, 2003 by Delacorte Press
ISBN: 9780385730648
ASIN: 0385730640
Language: English

About the author

james d. bradley

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James Bradley is an American author of historical non-fiction. His subject is the Pacific theatre of World War II.