[PDF] Uncommon Valor Common Virtue eBook

Author : Hal Buell
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 11,40 MB
Release : 2006-05-02
Category : History
ISBN : 1101205822

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A dramatic photo history of the battle of Iwo Jima and the iconic picture that captured America-DVD included! On February 23, 1945, as the battle for the Japanese island stronghold of Iwo Jima raged below, Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal's camera captured six troops raising the Stars and Stripes on Mt. Suribachi. That photograph would go on to symbolize the Marines' valor and America's determination to win World War II. This is the story of the ten days Rosenthal spent on Iwo Jima-and how his Pulitzer-winning picture came to be. Containing over 120 combat photographs- including shots of the flag-raising by other photographers-quotes from survivors, newspapers and magazines, battle reports and Medal of Honor citations, here is a grunt's eye view of the bloodiest battle in U.S. Marine Corps history. It also recounts "the photograph's" enduring legacy in popular culture, and reveals the fates of the flag raisers- men who became a fixture in their country's history.

Author : Donald R. Curtis
Publisher : Bearhead Publishing
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 48,56 MB
Release : 2014-06-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781937508302

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On February 19th, 1945, after four days of heavy fighting on the tiny island of Iwo Jima, the Marines finally reached the base of Mt. Suribachi. The goal was to take the volcanic cone some 600 feet tall towering over the island. First to reach the summit was "Fox" Company. They erected an American flag to the thrill and excitement of Marines on the beach and coming ashore. Colonel Chandles Johnson thought it best to put up a larger flag where everyone could see it. A runner was sent to a ship off shore and a larger flag was retrieved. As the larger flag was sent up the mountain, Joe Rosenthal went up with the second flag, carried by a Marine. As the flag went up and the first came down, a split second click of his camera, caught the flag raising which became one of the most famous photographs in U.S. history. It also caused one of the biggest controversies. This writing is about one certain young man, Franklin R. Sousley, of Fleming County, Kentucky, who after battling his way up Mt. Suribachi, took part in the second flag raising and became a hometown hero as well as one from Kentucky, by raising and displaying "Old Glory" over Japanese territory, along with five other comrades. Discover some of his early life, growing into a fine young man, becoming a Marine and ending up on the island of Iwo Jima, where he lost his life for freedom, not only for Americans, but the entire world, and became part of what has long been said as "our greatest generation."

Author : Turner Publishing
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 28,48 MB
Release : 1991-06-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781563110412

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Experience the hardships and victories of the 5th Marine Division during World War II and Vietnam. This commemorative history book also includes maps, charts, outstanding photos, and special battle stories written by the 5th Marine veterans.

Author : Philip A. St. John
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 30,41 MB
Release : 1991-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781563110351

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An outstanding history that follows the birth of the tracked fighting vehicle & the HELL ON WHEELS Division's activities during World War II. Everything is in this book from the 2nd's 1942 battle preparations to the final drive into Germany in August 1945. Includes an Association history & roster.