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"Closing In: Marines in the Seizure of Iwo Jima" was written by Joseph H. Alexander. Joseph Hammond Alexander (January 24, 1938 – September 28, 2014) was a Colonel of the United States Marine Corps and historian....

Closing In: Marines in the Seizure of Iwo Jima

Joseph H. Alexander

Closing In: Marines in the Seizure of Iwo Jima

Name: Closing In: Marines in the Seizure of Iwo Jima
Author: Joseph H. Alexander

Joseph H. Alexander

Closing In: Marines in the Seizure of Iwo Jima, authored by Joseph H. Alexander, details the intense battle for Iwo Jima during World War II, specifically focusing on the events of March 4, 1945. The book chronicles the struggles of the U.S. Marine Corps as they faced heavy casualties and fierce resistance from the Japanese forces, led by General Tadamichi Kuribayashi. Notable for its vivid portrayal of the brutal combat and strategic challenges, this work provides a comprehensive account of one of the war's pivotal moments.

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Sunday, 4 March 1945, marked the end of the second week of the U.S. invasion of Iwo Jima. By this point the assault elem...