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Author:

Willie, Clarence E., 1945-

Title:

African American voices from Iwo Jima : personal accounts of the battle / Clarence E. Willie ; with forewords by Frank E. Petersen, John R. Piatak.

Publisher:

McFarland,

Copyright Date:

c2010

Description:

viii, 252 p. : ill., map ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Iwo Jima, Battle of, Japan, 1945--Personal narratives, American.
World War, 1939-1945--Participation, African American.
World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Introduction -- Living in prewar America and answering the call to duty -- Eleven men who would share an extraordinary experience -- Military training -- The 36-day battle -- Assignment to Iwo Jima -- Going ashore -- Taking the island -- Back in America -- Coming home -- Life after Iwo Jima -- Personal memoirs.

Summary:

"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.

ISBN:

0786441585 (softcover : alk. paper)
9780786441587 (softcover : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)496959731

LCCN:

2010021586

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

PRAX771 -- Cowles Library (Des Moines)

HWAX074 -- Hawkeye Community College Library (Waterloo)