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Dougherty, Terri

Raising the Flag: The Battle of Iwo Jima

(4) 4-6 Edge Books: Bloodiest Battles series. Accompanied by maps, black-and-white historical photographs (some with distracting red shading), and contemporary images, the text describes the fierce fighting in the WWII battle for Iwo Jima, including tactics and strategies of both Japanese and American fighters. Some of the photos graphically illustrate the bloodiness and deadliness of the battle. A simplified but possibly useful introduction for readers. Reading list. Glos., ind.

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