The battle of Iwo Jima was one of the bloodiest campaigns of WWII. Under the command of Lt. General Tadamichi Kuribayashi, the Japanese army held off U.S. Navy and Naval Air Corps. attack for over a month before finally succumbing to defeat.

Comprised mostly of personal letters from Kuribayashi to his family, Picture Letters From the Commander In Chief offers readers a unique glimpse into arguably the most iconic battle of the Second World War. A sensitive man, Kuribayashi is able to articulate in these letters his love for his family and his unwavering loyalty to his country. And in doing so, he helps bring a new voice and perspective to history.

Story and Art by Tadamichi Kuribayashi
Release June 26, 2007
ISBN-13 978-1-4215-1845-9
Trim Size 5 3/16 × 8
Imprint VIZ Media
Length 264 pages
Category Novel
Age Rating Not Rated

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