Alexander, Joseph H. 1938-2014 creator text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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.) Original publication data not identified United States. Marine Corps -- History -- World War, 1939-1945 Iwo Jima, Battle of, Japan, 1945 D731 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49080 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49080 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134128.0 49080