by Merriam Press (Author)
This first issue of World War II Illustrated covers the invasion and fighting on Iwo Jima in February of 1945. Featuring 719 photographs and 9 maps together with these articles: Planning For The Battle Of Iwo Jima Battle of Iwo Jima The Battle for Iwo Jima: The Battle and the Flag Raising Medal Of Honor Recipients For The Battle Of Iwo Jima Raising The Flag On Iwo Jima Another View of the Iwo Jima Flag Raisings Examining the Evidence: USMC Reviews Iwo Jima Flag-Raising Photo Shadow Of Suribachi Sands of Iwo Jima Flags of Our Fathers Letters from Iwo Jima Iwo Jima Photograph Sections Japanese Troops on Iwo Jima American Naval Commanders For Operation Detachment Task Force 56 and V Amphibious Corps Commanders Marine Division Commanders on Iwo Jima Invasion Training Early Air and Naval Bombardment of Iwo Jima Planning an Invasion The Beaches Invasion Forces Headed for Iwo Jima Pre-Invasion Briefings Air Support Pre-Landing Bombardment Onboard Off Shore Headed for the Beaches On The Beaches Suribachi Fighting Inland Japanese Fortifications War Dogs ... And A Pet Lamb And A Kitten All The Comforts Of Home Flamethrowers Marine Armor Japanese Armor Rocket Trucks Marine Artillery Japanese Artillery Airfields Why Iwo Jima Needed to be Captured Japanese POWs Casualties Cemeteries Victory Clearing the Island. 719 photos 9 maps. A Merriam Press World War II History.