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The Bloody Battle for Suribachi

The Amazing Story of Iwo Jima that Inspired Flags of Our Fathers

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The Bloody Battle for Suribachi

By: Richard Wheeler
Narrated by: Danny Campbell
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The classic first-hand WWII narrative that chronicles the Marines’ savage five-day struggle to wrest Mount Suribachi from its tenacious Japanese defenders during their 35-day battle for Iwo Jima in 1945. Revised with a new introduction by the author and recently discovered photos, this book served as invaluable source material both for James Bradley’s best-seller Flags of Our Fathers as well as Clint Eastwood’s acclaimed film of the same name.

©2007 Richard Wheeler (P)2012 Audible, Inc. Americas Asia Japan Military United States Wars & Conflicts World World War II War Imperial Japan Military Fiction

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In 1945, Richard Wheeler was a young Corporal in the 28th Regiment of the 5th Marine Division. His unit was sent from Camp Pendleton, in California, to a small island off the coast of Japan called Iwo Jima, where history would be made. Wheeler was severely injured in the battle and rushed to a hospital ship where he began making notes on all he had experienced. The notes became The Bloody Battle for Suribachi, the source material for James Bradley’s best seller and Clint Eastwood’s film The Flags of Our Fathers.

Danny Campbell performs Wheeler’s recollections in kindly tones of memory that help to soften this harrowing account of one of America’s bloodiest battles.
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Outstanding firsthand account of the first few days of fighting on Iwo Jima. Great insight to what the frontline marine went through.

A must read WWII book

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The author, who was there, shares his story of this grim, bloody battle. It is said the that the iives lost here made up from the damaged B-29’s emergency landings .. He writes so descriptively, he can. paint a picture with few. words. I felt like I was in the foxhole next to him. How these Marines managed to carry on day after day, is simply astounding. Great Listen !!!!

Great narrarator detailed account of battle

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Very good story about a sequence of events not covered heavily in schools, a must read for any history buff.

Very well done audio book

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An outstanding narrative of the capture of Mt. Suribachi by someone who was there during the fighting.

Iwo Jima by someone that was there.

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Very worth the read of real heroic story of freedom liberty living men and their sacrafici.

Very With The Read

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Well the title of my review says almost all I need to say. Well worth the listen and no complaints from me.

Amazing Courage and Humility, Beautifully Written

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Great, heroic story told by a Marine who was there. I was particularly impressed that the author noted the heroism of the soldiers against whom he fought.

Excellent

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Being a Marine myself, this book gave lots of pride in the Marine , I and many other Marines hope we have lived up to the stranded they set for us to follow. Semper Fi.

Proud Marine

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Loved it great hear the personal story of a great Marine. every kid should hear this true story

Great personal story of heroes

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Fascinating first hand account of the opening days of the battle for Iwo Jima.

This book causes me to wonder again. why Harold Keller never stepped forward as one of the flag raisers of Rosenthal’s photo?

Great book about the opening days of the battle for Iwo Jima

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