The Bloody Battle for Suribachi

By Richard Wheeler

Book Overview

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1557509239
• ISBN13: 9781557509239
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

review from a friend of author

The re-release of "the Bloody Battle for Suribachi" is a wonderful edition to the collection of books written by Richard Wheeler. I know Wheeler personally, and at his age he has worked hard along with his 2nd cousin Jackie Russel. It is enlightening to see what inspiration can do for an aging Iwo Jima vet. He autographed a copy for my son. The inscription goes,"I hope that you cheerish your life the way I have cheerished mine." My son is 15 years old, it will be given to him at his high school graduation! Wheeler is finally getting the recognition that he so deserves!! Steve Krott PS.He is a hero to me and my family!!!!!!

personal account of battle

Richard Wheeler's personal account of his and his platoons training and battle on Iwo Jima leading to the first flag raising. Wheeler is wounded before the flag is raised. The personal thoughts of a Marine in combat are told along with heroism of Marines who fight for and inspire each other while absorbing thier persoanl losses of each other.