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Picture Letters from the Commander in Chief - by Tadamichi Kuribayashi (Paperback)
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Highlights
- The original book that inspired the Academy Award-nominated film, Letters From Iwo Jima The battle of Iwo Jima was one of the bloodiest campaigns of WWII.
- About the Author: Tadamichi Kuribayashi was the commanding general of the Japanese forces on Iwo Jima during WWII.
- 264 Pages
- Biography + Autobiography, Military
- Series Name: Picture Letters from the Commander in Chief
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About the Book
Comprised mostly of personal letters from Lt. General Tadamichi Kuribayashi to his family, this book offers readers a unique glimpse into arguably the most iconic battle of World War II.Book Synopsis
The original book that inspired the Academy Award-nominated film, Letters From Iwo Jima The battle of Iwo Jima was one of the bloodiest campaigns of WWII. Under the command of Lt. General Tadamichi Kuribayashi, the Japanese army held off U.S. Navy and Naval Air Corps. attack for over a month before finally succumbing to defeat. Comprised mostly of personal letters from Kuribayashi to his family, Letters From Iwo Jima offers readers a unique glimpse into arguably the most iconic battle of the second World War. A sensitive man, Kuribayashi is able to articulate in these letters his love for his family and his unwavering loyalty to his country. And in doing so, he helps bring a new voice and perspective to history. The battle of Iwo Jima was one of the bloodiest campaigns of WWII. Under the command of Lt. General Tadamichi Kuribayashi, the Japanese army held off U.S. Navy and Naval Air Corps. attack for over a month before finally succumbing to defeat. Comprised mostly of personal letters from Kuribayashi to his family, Picture Letters From the Commander In Chief offers readers a unique glimpse into arguably the most iconic battle of the Second World War. A sensitive man, Kuribayashi is able to articulate in these letters his love for his family and his unwavering loyalty to his country. And in doing so, he helps bring a new voice and perspective to history.About the Author
Tadamichi Kuribayashi was the commanding general of the Japanese forces on Iwo Jima during WWII. Using unprecedented tactics he was able to engage U.S. Navy and Naval Air Corps. troops for nearly forty days. Letters From Iwo Jima is a book comprised of letters from Kuribayashi to his family. These missives, often containing doodles and sentiment insights, gave voice and humanity to the Japanese troops on the island.Dimensions (Overall): 7.94 Inches (H) x 5.7 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: .71 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 264
Genre: Biography + Autobiography
Sub-Genre: Military
Series Title: Picture Letters from the Commander in Chief
Publisher: Viz Media
Format: Paperback
Author: Tadamichi Kuribayashi
Language: English
Street Date: June 1, 2007
TCIN: 79689820
UPC: 9781421518459
Item Number (DPCI): 247-41-3270
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.8 inches length x 5.7 inches width x 7.94 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.71 pounds
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