Iwo
Jima: legacy of Valor. By Bill Ross
Though
this book was published in 1986, and thus missed the research that changed the
names of some the flag raisers, it is the best history of the battle I have
read. It doesn’t neglect the errors men made, but gives the courage of
individual Marines, including those who earned the Medal of Honor, in great
detail. It is well balanced and well researched. One stands in awe of the
incredible sacrifices of Marines and sailors in the battle. It also doesn’t
neglect the deaths of about 22,000 Japanese soldiers who died bravely for their
cause. Many are still entombed in the sealed cave of Iwo. I highly recommend
it.
Robert
A. Hall, USMC, Amazon author of
“Quotes
for the Conservative Heart.”
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Dad was wounded on Iwo Jima by sniper fire on 3/4/45. Almost lost his leg. Surgeon wanted to remove it and Dad responded ,” how in the hell am I going to feed my family?” He had three toddlers at home under three years of age. (Mom also was a hero, taking care of three toddlers alone.) To say the least, that event ended his fighting days. Not sure if today’s generation has the gumption to sacrifice as my Dad’s generation.
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