So Sad to Fall in Battle

An Account of War Based on General Tadamichi Kuribayashi's Letters from Iwo Jima

Autor*innen

• Kumiko Kakehashi

Parameter

• 250 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Biografien & Memoiren
• Geschichte
• Kriege
• Sachliteratur
• Weltgeschichte

Mehr zum Buch

Focusing on the perspective of Japanese commander Tadamichi Kuribayashi, this book offers a unique view of the Battle of Iwo Jima, contrasting the well-known American narrative. Originally published in Japan, it became a bestseller and received critical acclaim for its insightful portrayal of the battle's complexities and the human experience behind the conflict. By highlighting Kuribayashi's story, the book sheds light on a lesser-known aspect of World War II, enriching readers' understanding of this pivotal event.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• Einband: Paperback