Flags of Our Fathers
Heroes of Iwo Jima
Random House Children's Books · Print & ebook · May 13, 2003
The New York Times bestselling chronicle of one of the most famous moments in American military history--the raising of the U.
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- Who it’s for
- The famous flag-raising opens onto a harder story of truth, memory, and war’s cost.
- Themes
- World War II combat, Truth and myth, The cost of war
- Genres
- Wars & Military History for Teens, 20th Century America for Teens, Media Tie-Ins for Teens
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The New York Times bestselling chronicle of one of the most famous moments in American military history--the raising of the U. S. flag at Iwo Jima during World War II--now adapted for young adults. Read the true story behind the immortal photograph that has come to symbolize the courage and strength of America and its armed forces.
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This is a penetrating, epic look at a generation at war, told with keen insight and enormous honesty —also a major motion picture directed by Clint Eastwood. In February 1945, American Marines plunged into the surf at Iwo Jima–and into history. Through a hail of machine-gun and mortar fire, they battled to the island’s highest peak. And there, they raised a flag, signaling a historic step towards the eventual defeat of the Axis powers of World War II. A powerful account of six very different men--three of which were killed in battle-- who came together in the heroic fight for the Pacific’s most crucial island. It is the story of the difference between truth and myth, the legacy of a hero, and the brutal cost of war.
Beyond the Photograph
The famous flag-raising opens onto a harder story of truth, memory, and war’s cost.
Come here for
- The story behind an image that became a national symbol
- A Pacific War account that weighs heroism against myth
Expect
- A candid account of six men shaped by battle
- An unsparing look at courage, legacy, and loss
Where it sits
| 20th Century America for Teens | 90% |
|---|---|
| Wars & Military History for Teens | 68% |
| Media Tie-Ins for Teens | 64% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Wars & Military History for Teens
- 20th Century America for Teens
- Media Tie-Ins for Teens
- Authors
- James Bradley, Ron Powers
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Published
- May 13, 2003
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- World War II combat · Truth and myth · The cost of war
- Reading lane
- Wars & Military History for Teens