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Iwo
Iwo
Author: James F. Christ and Richard Wheeler
Condition: New
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Iwo recounts one of World War II’s bloodiest confrontations—the Battle of Iwo Jima and the iconic raising of the American flag on Mt. Suribachi—through a searing, tightly focused reconstruction of the island assault. Written by James F. Christ, a member of the company that fought there, the narrative blends his firsthand Marine perspective with accounts of the Japanese defenders to deliver gritty, close‑quarters combat scenes and a sober emphasis on the human cost of the 1945 campaign in the Pacific theater.
Published by Naval Institute Press (Annapolis), ISBN13 9781557509222, the book is classified as battle and campaign history and a first‑person military account with a strong focus on U.S. Marine Corps operations and Japanese ground‑force defense. Its strengths are the eyewitness perspective, detailed single‑battle reconstruction, and thematic focus on infantry combat, beachhead fighting, and the Mt. Suribachi assault; visual/illustrative content (maps, photographs) is not specified in the provided data. Co‑author Richard Wheeler is credited alongside Christ, and Christ’s status as a Marine veteran gives the work its distinctive personal authority.
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Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Title / Author / Publisher
Iwo
James F. Christ (author and Marine veteran)
Naval Institute Press, Annapolis
Theater of War
Pacific theater
Iwo Jima
Mt. Suribachi
Operations / Campaigns
Battle of Iwo Jima
U.S. invasion of Iwo Jima
Defense of Iwo Jima by Japanese forces
Flag-raising on Mount Suribachi
Main Nations / Sides Involved
United States
Japan
Allies vs. Japan
U.S. Marines
Japanese Army defenders
Type of Book
Battle history
Campaign history
First-person account
Military history (World War II)
Focus / Branch of Service
United States Marine Corps operations
Japanese ground forces defense
Infantry combat
Close-quarters island warfare
Content Characteristics
Detailed reconstruction of a single battle
Eyewitness perspective of combatants
Grisly / bloody battle descriptions
Personal experiences of frontline troops
Emphasis on human cost of battle
Visual / Illustrative Content
Time Period
World War II, 1939–1945
Specific focus: 1945
Descriptive / Thematic Keywords
World War II Pacific campaign
Island assault
Beachhead fighting
Mountain assault (Mt. Suribachi)
Casualties and sacrifice
Frontline experiences
Close combat
Classification / Subject Tags
History > 1918–1945
History > Military history
History > Regional / national history (U.S., Japan) as related to WWII
World War II > Pacific theater
World War II > Individual battles & campaigns > Iwo Jima
Book Condition: New
Book Condition: New
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New: Fresh Out of Bootcamp
Flawless and untested. This book is in pristine, new condition and ready for its first assignment.
Like New: Light Combat Experience
Almost new and in great shape. It has clearly been read before and is ready to fight again, but it shows very little wear from its time in the field.
Good: A Few Scars or Shell Shock
A reliable veteran. The book might have some bent corners or a dust cover with a few scratches, but it’s still sturdy and standing tall.
Fair: Battle-Hardened
Visible signs of a long campaign. Expect some stains, bent pages, and perhaps some minor tears on the cover. It’s seen the trenches, but the intel inside is still solid.
Poor: Survived Iwo Jima
This one has been through the meat grinder. It carries noticeable damage, heavy staining, or significant wear—but like any old soldier, it would love to be read one last time before it retires.
