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The Last Lieutenant: A Foxhole View of the Epic Battle for Iwo Jima
A vivd account of some of the fiercest fighting in the war with Japan.
Paperback, 176 pages
Published
October 3rd 2006
by New American Library
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If I could give out 2.5 stars, that's what I would have given this book. This is in no way intended to take anything away form the person whom this book was written about, or his comrades. The rating is merely a judge of how well the book's writing was. I read this book mainly because it dealt with some of the exploits of the 4th Marine Division on Iwo Jima, but I didn't really enjoy the way it was written. First of all, it was written by the nephew of the main character. This caused the bo...more
This is an amazingly researched account of historical events and actions that helps you understand the sacrifices made by the generation that fought and won World War II.
A must-read book to help all Americans appreciate the gift of freedom we enjoy.
Told from the perspective of one Marine who fought in the battle of Iwo Jima, it brings the horror of war to a personal level, and at the same time, portrays the meaning of true heroism.
A must-read book to help all Americans appreciate the gift of freedom we enjoy.
Told from the perspective of one Marine who fought in the battle of Iwo Jima, it brings the horror of war to a personal level, and at the same time, portrays the meaning of true heroism.
Good book. My brother-in-law, Will, was there. Glad I wasn't.
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