Stackpole Books has announced a new book by James H. Hallas on the heroes of Iwo Jima to be published in May, 2016: Uncommon Valor on Iwo Jima: The Story of the Medal of Honor Recipients in the Marine Corps' Bloodiest Battle of World War II

The 6 X 9 inch hardback book, not yet released, will be 400 pages with a diagram and 2 maps. According to Stackpole Books, “When the smoke cleared on Iwo Jima in March 1945, 19,000 American Marines had been wounded and 7,000 were dead, a casualty rate of nearly 39 percent. Lasting over a month, Iwo was the Marines' bloodiest battle of the war and the only Pacific battle in which a U.S. landing force suffered more casualties than it inflicted. It was also the most highly decorated single engagement in Marine Corps history. Focuses on the twenty-two Marines and five Navy personnel who received the Medal of Honor and the actions that earned the award. Accounts of men at war showing gallantry under fire in one of the country's most storied engagements Recounts the entire Battle of Iwo Jima through its most dramatic moments.”

It is currently listed as “Not Yet Published”, but the book (ISBN: 9780811717953) can be preordered for US$29.95 from Stackpole Books.

http://www.stackpolebooks.com/Uncommon-Valor-on-Iwo-Jima-P2217.aspx