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OverviewIwo Jima was the United States Marine Corps' toughest ever battle and a turning point in the Pacific War. In February 1945, three Marine Divisions stormed the island's shores in what was supposed to be a ten-day battle, but they had reckoned without General Tadamichi Kuribayashi, the enemy commander. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Derrick WrightPublisher: The History Press Ltd Imprint: The History Press Ltd Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 12.70cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.360kg ISBN: 9780750945448ISBN 10: 0750945443 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 20 July 2006 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationDERRICK WRIGHT's interest in the Second World War was stimulated by the many Luftwaffe bombing raids on his native Teesside. He is the author of Tarawa: A Hell of a Way to Die, Pacific Victory and Peleliu: To the Far Side of Hell. Married with four daughters, he lives on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |