Iwo Jima Red Blood, Black Sand Pacific Apocalypse.

Chuck Tatum's non-fiction, IWO JIMA: RED BLOOD, BLACK SAND, PACIFIC APOCALYPSE, the first new book on Iwo Jima in a decade. Lavishly illustrated with 328 photos, maps & illustrations in its 330 pages, plus glossary, index & special photo section on Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone. Written by a "first wave" veteran of Iwo Jima enduring his baptism of fire, IWO JIMA: RED BLOOD, BLACK SAND: PACIFIC APOCALYPSE is a searing, graphic account of a tragic battle & one man's journey to war, the hell of combat & his long road home. Many photos are from the private files of General Keller Rockey, commander of Iwo's 5th Division, loaned by his son. A unique layout places photos & events on the same page, which gives the text exceptionally dramatic presentation. The Smithsonian Institution book stores feature IWO JIMA: RED BLOOD, BLACK SAND, PACIFIC APOCALYPSE. LEATHERNECK MAGAZINE praises it, & scores of letters from Iwo vets say, "...I dodged the bullets again & remembered my cold, sweating fear." "I repressed memories of Iwo for half a century -- but you brought all the recollections back." "I returned to Iwo with your book & stood on the black sand beach where I landed 50 years ago. It was quiet, lonely & there is still on cover." "All the way through your book I kept saying, 'That's right!' 'Me too!' 'I remember doing that!' Thanks for your wonderfully accurate book about a time when all of us were young." First Edition of Chuck Tatum's compelling non-fiction classic lists for $29.95 plus $3.55 postage & handling. (California residents add $2.25 tax). Libraries are accorded a 20% discount, book stores receive trade discounts. Order from Charles W. Tatum Publishing, 6333 Pacific Avenue, Suite 113, Stockton, CA 95207, (209) 478-2790, FAX (209) 957-9777. After the release of IWO JIMA: RED BLOOD, BLACK SAND, PACIFIC APOCALYPSE nationally on the 50th anniversary of the battle, 19, February, 1995, over 1,000 copies were sold in the first 60 days. Personally autographed copies can be requested. To order, contact: Charles W. Tatum Publishing, 6333 Pacific Avenue, Suite 113, Stockton CA 95207 (209) 478-2790, FAX (209) 478-2790.Tatum, Charles W. is the author of 'Iwo Jima Red Blood, Black Sand Pacific Apocalypse.', published 1995 under ISBN 9780964486102 and ISBN 0964486105.