02517cam a22003373u 4500 49080 UtSlPG 20260610134128.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 D731 Alexander, Joseph H., 1938-2014 Closing In: Marines in the Seizure of Iwo Jima Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Marines in World War II, Commemorative Series Release date is 2015-05-30 Produced by Brian Coe, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Closing In: Marines in the Seizure of Iwo Jima" by Joseph H. Alexander is a historical account written in the early 21st century. The narrative focuses on the infamous and intense battle of Iwo Jima, highlighting the experiences of the U.S. Marines during this crucial World War II campaign. The book delves into the strategic importance of the island, the preparations for landings, and the fierce confrontations between American forces and the Japanese defenders. The opening of the book sets the stage for the battle, specifically the events around March 4, 1945, where American Marines faced devastating casualties and combat exhaustion after weeks of fighting. The text details the grueling conditions the Marines endured, including counterattacks by Japanese troops in their well-fortified defenses. It also introduces key figures such as General Tadamichi Kuribayashi, the Japanese commander, and outlines the strategic significance of capturing Iwo Jima as part of the Allied advance towards Japan. The description emphasizes the high stakes and grim realities of battle, effectively drawing readers into the harrowing experiences that would unfold over the coming weeks. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States. Marine Corps -- History -- World War, 1939-1945 Iwo Jima, Battle of, Japan, 1945 Marines in World War II, Commemorative Series https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49080 89918 89918