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James Bradley. The son of John Bradley, one of the flag raisers made famous as a result of the flag raising on Mount Surabachi during the battle of Iwo Jima in 1945. This book chronicles the life of his flag-raising father. In addition this book is a wonderful and detailed story of American herorism and military achievement during one of the greatest battles in history, the fight for Iwo Jima in WW II.The flag raising was captured for all time in the famous photo shown on the cover that was taken by Joe Rosentahal an AP photographer. That image may well be the most famous photgraph in history. Book Description: Bantam Books, 2000. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included Intact. First Edition. Very fine in a very fine dust jacket, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on the half-title as shown. Now very scarce signed. Soon to be a major motion picture directed by Clint Eastwood.Will rekindle interest in the history of the battle and the book which is destined to become a military classic in part because it was written by a member of a family with first hand knowledge of the subject. Signed and inscribed by Author, James Bradley. Price:$295.00 |
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