The chapters describe the episodes undergone by CT28 as approximately 70% of those that were initially part of the unit fall victims to the war.

Haynes does not attempt to sweeten to story in order to make an impression on his readers. Instead, he presents the battle exactly as it evolved, and, exactly as people died on an island that resembled a hell on earth.

In order to advance and to break through the Japanese defense lines, the marines had to make remarkable sacrifices. All across the book, one can understand life on the front in Iwo Jima, the place where approximately 22000 Japanese and 7000 Americans have lost their lives.

The author's lack of experience when concerning the writing of historical documents can be considered to be a minor drawback in the writing of the book. The fact that the author directly took part in the fighting might have...
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