252. Iwo Jima: Eight Square Miles of Hell
Battleground
Pre-Bombardment Decisions and Combat Realities at Iwo Jima
This chapter analyzes the strategic decisions surrounding the limited naval bombardment during the Iwo Jima campaign and its impact on the battle's outcome. It also recounts the intense combat conditions faced by Marines, including the tragic story of Sergeant John Basilone and the heavy casualties that resulted from the Japanese counterattack.
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