{"product_id":"picture-letters-from-the-commander-in-chief-letters-from-iwo-jima-paperback","title":"Picture Letters from the Commander in Chief: Letters from Iwo Jima - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTadamichi Kuribayashi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe original book that inspired the Academy Award-nominated film, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLetters From Iwo Jima\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe battle of Iwo Jima was one of the bloodiest campaigns of WWII. Under the command of Lt. General Tadamichi Kuribayashi, the Japanese army held off U.S. Navy and Naval Air Corps. attack for over a month before finally succumbing to defeat. Comprised mostly of personal letters from Kuribayashi to his family, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Letters From Iwo Jima\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e offers readers a unique glimpse into arguably the most iconic battle of the second World War. A sensitive man, Kuribayashi is able to articulate in these letters his love for his family and his unwavering loyalty to his country. And in doing so, he helps bring a new voice and perspective to history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe battle of Iwo Jima was one of the bloodiest campaigns of WWII. Under the command of Lt. General Tadamichi Kuribayashi, the Japanese army held off U.S. Navy and Naval Air Corps. attack for over a month before finally succumbing to defeat. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eComprised mostly of personal letters from Kuribayashi to his family, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePicture Letters From the Commander In Chief\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e offers readers a unique glimpse into arguably the most iconic battle of the Second World War. A sensitive man, Kuribayashi is able to articulate in these letters his love for his family and his unwavering loyalty to his country. And in doing so, he helps bring a new voice and perspective to history.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTadamichi Kuribayashi was the commanding general of the Japanese forces on Iwo Jima during WWII. Using unprecedented tactics he was able to engage U.S. Navy and Naval Air Corps. troops for nearly forty days. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLetters From Iwo Jima\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a book comprised of letters from Kuribayashi to his family. These missives, often containing doodles and sentiment insights, gave voice and humanity to the Japanese troops on the island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 264\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.94 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470641742002,"sku":"9781421518459","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/89aff3770cf978ca2b8f7542015149fa.webp?v=1779097918","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/picture-letters-from-the-commander-in-chief-letters-from-iwo-jima-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}