Flags of our Fathers
BOOK REPORT
Name: Brammer, Chad Grade: Date: Unit:
Book Title: Flags of Our Fathers Author: James Bradley
Why I chose this book:
From the moment I set foot on the yellow footprints at MCRD, Parris Island I’ve heard Marines talk about the raising of the Flag at Iwo Jima. It inspired me to know more about the Marines who have served and fallen before me. In my eyes, this was one of the greatest moments in the Marine Corps history. These are a few reason why I chose to read this book, Flags of Our Fathers by James Bradley.
Give a brief description about this book:
James Bradley wrote this book after researching his father’s past “John Bradley” in the raising of Flag at Iwo Jima. His father, John Bradley kept to himself, and never really talked about what happened and his memories of Iwo Jima. After the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, it changed Americans outlook on war. This means Americans were now involved in a “two-ocean war” as James described it. Americans were enraged and wanted nothing more than to make sacrifices for their country. Shortly before America entered the war Mike Strank enlisted in the Marines. Harlon Block enlisted with his entire Weslaco High school football team. Jack, John’s brother enlisted in the Navy, trying to avoid battle but still serving his Country as he quickly realized this was not the case.
The morning of February 19, 1945 Marines arrived at Iwo Jima. Soon after arrival the Marines were bombarded by mortar fire by the Japanese. Bradley, running through the hectic battle trying to mend the wounds of his fellow Marines that were being struck by the mortar fire. A few days of fighting have passed and the Marines surround Mount Suribachi. During the fifth morning on Iwo Jima, a patrol ascended to Mount Suribachi to raise the American flag. Even though the six Marines raised the American flag on top of Mount Suribachi, the battle at Iwo Jima was far from over, lasting another month. Mike Strank was
Name: Brammer, Chad Grade: Date: Unit:
Book Title: Flags of Our Fathers Author: James Bradley
Why I chose this book:
From the moment I set foot on the yellow footprints at MCRD, Parris Island I’ve heard Marines talk about the raising of the Flag at Iwo Jima. It inspired me to know more about the Marines who have served and fallen before me. In my eyes, this was one of the greatest moments in the Marine Corps history. These are a few reason why I chose to read this book, Flags of Our Fathers by James Bradley.
Give a brief description about this book:
James Bradley wrote this book after researching his father’s past “John Bradley” in the raising of Flag at Iwo Jima. His father, John Bradley kept to himself, and never really talked about what happened and his memories of Iwo Jima. After the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, it changed Americans outlook on war. This means Americans were now involved in a “two-ocean war” as James described it. Americans were enraged and wanted nothing more than to make sacrifices for their country. Shortly before America entered the war Mike Strank enlisted in the Marines. Harlon Block enlisted with his entire Weslaco High school football team. Jack, John’s brother enlisted in the Navy, trying to avoid battle but still serving his Country as he quickly realized this was not the case.
The morning of February 19, 1945 Marines arrived at Iwo Jima. Soon after arrival the Marines were bombarded by mortar fire by the Japanese. Bradley, running through the hectic battle trying to mend the wounds of his fellow Marines that were being struck by the mortar fire. A few days of fighting have passed and the Marines surround Mount Suribachi. During the fifth morning on Iwo Jima, a patrol ascended to Mount Suribachi to raise the American flag. Even though the six Marines raised the American flag on top of Mount Suribachi, the battle at Iwo Jima was far from over, lasting another month. Mike Strank was