The Battle of Iwo Jima

On February 19, 1945, U.S. Marines landed on a tiny Pacific island called 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. Through vivid storytelling, experience one of the most important battles of World War II.

Grades 4-6.|||Ages 8-12.|||juvenile

by Steven Otfinoski.

Includes bibliographical references and index.