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1 online resource (1 audio file (13hr., 50 min.)) : digital. |
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digital digital recording rda |
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data file rda |
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Digital content provided by hoopla. |
| Cast |
Read by Joe Barrett. |
| Summary |
The Battle of Iwo Jima, a major event in the Pacific Theater of World War II-and one of the bloodiest in United States history-began on February 19, 1945. But what happened two days earlier has largely been a footnote, until now . . .On February 17, Landing Craft Infantry 449 was among a dozen gunboats helping to prepare the area for their invasion two days later. U.S. military leaders thought that they had weakened Japanese forces in the area. However, from the towering slopes of Mount Suribachi, Japanese forces opened fire, forcing the U.S. commanders to recalculate battlefield plans. They shelled and bombed the newly discovered enemy positions. It was a move that saved countless lives two days later, when tens of thousands of Marines stormed the beach. The Heart of Hell is the untold story of the crew of Landing Craft Infantry 449. Based on 130 exclusive interviews with sailors who survived the battle, the families of the men killed in the fight, and more than 1,500 letters the sailors mailed to loved ones during their long months at sea, this is a story of duty, brotherhood, love, and courage. |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
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United States. Navy -- History -- World War, 1939-1945.
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LCI (G) 449 (Ship) -- History.
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Iwo Jima, Battle of, Japan, 1945.
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Iwo Jima (Volcano Islands, Japan) -- History, Naval -- 20th century.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Regimental histories -- United States.
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Landing craft -- Japan -- Iwo Jima (Volcano Islands) -- History -- 20th century.
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Gunboats -- History -- 20th century.
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Sailors -- United States -- Biography.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations, American.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Amphibious operations.
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| Added Author |
Barrett, Joe.
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hoopla digital.
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| ISBN |
9781494597399 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) |
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149459739X (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) |
| Music No. |
MWT11577662 |
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