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"Flags of Our Fathers" by James Bradley All together, 7,000 marines went ashore that day at Iwo Jima. They went onshore not realizing that 22,000 Japanese soldiers awaited them. The defending soldiers had the island heavily fortified and were nearly invisible since they had built tunnels underground as well as protective bunkers. The marines were very vulnerable landing on that island beach. The marines were taking on nearly impossible odds that day. It had been an ambush in many ways but the marines knew there were at least some defenses there. When the battle began, the marines were like sitting ducks. [VIEW ARTICLE]Comments RSS Feed For This Article: 
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Subject: Flags of Our Fathers; The Book
James,
I totally agree this is a great book, in fact, I believe every American ought to read it. I think it might give some understanding to this coming generation of just how much sacrifice our ancestors and families have given to this great nation.
Sincerely,
Lance