African American voices from Iwo Jima
Subtitle: personal accounts of the battle
By: Clarence E. Willie ; with forewords by Frank E. Petersen, Jr., Jack R. Piatak
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 252
ISBN-13: 9780786441587
Description: "Nearly 900 African Americans fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima, but accounts of their service have gone largely unrecorded. This book seeks to correct that omission for the sake of the brave Americans who served and for the sake of a more inclusive American history. Eleven veterans contribute their memories and experiences"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Living in prewar America and answering the call to duty; title: Men who would share an extraordinary experience; title: Military training; title: The 36-day battle; title: Assignment to Iwo Jima; title: Going ashore; title: Taking the island; title: Back in America; title: Coming home; title: Life after Iwo Jima; title: Personal memoirs.