Vivid storytelling brings World War II history to life and place readers
in the shoes of the people who experienced one of the most pivotal
battles in the Pacific War. On February 19, 1945, U.S. Marines landed on
the island of tiny Iwo Jima. Facing rugged terrain and a deeply
entrenched enemy, they embarked on a fierce, five-week battle to take
the island and its airfields from the Imperial Japanese Army.
Suspenseful, dramatic events unfold in chronological, interwoven stories
from the different perspectives of people who experienced the battle
while it was happening. Narratives intertwine to create a breathless,
What's Next? kind of read. Students gain a new perspective on historical
figures as they learn about real people struggling to decide how best to
act in a given moment.