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

"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...

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Main Author:	Willie, Clarence E., 1945-
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, [2010], ©2010.
Subjects:	Iwo Jima, Battle of, Japan, 1945 > Personal narratives, American. World War, 1939-1945 > Participation, African American. World War, 1939-1945 > Personal narratives, American.
Genre:	Personal narratives, American.
Physical Description:	viii, 252 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm
Format:	Book