Nightmare on Iwo
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ISBN: 1557502404 / Publisher: Naval Inst Pr, October 2001
Caruso's memoir of the battle of Iwo Jima recounts the horror and heroism of the battle, and describ...
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Caruso's memoir of the battle of Iwo Jima recounts the horror and heroism of the battle, and describes his own commanding role. He traces his experience of the fight, from being issued the assignment, to the landing, the attacks and counter-attacks, and his eventual wounding and evacuation. In the process he reflects on the nature of war, the soldiers' duties, and the character of his comrades. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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