Flags of our fathers by James Bradley

Flags of Our Fathers is the extraordinary true story behind one of the most iconic images of the twentieth century — the raising of the American flag on Iwo Jima during World War II.

James Bradley, the son of one of the flag raisers, uncovers the real lives of the six young Marines immortalized in the famous photograph. Through personal letters, interviews, and military records, he reveals their humble beginnings, their bravery in one of the fiercest battles of the Pacific, and the haunting aftermath of fame and loss.

Co-authored with Pulitzer Prize–winning writer Ron Powers, this powerful account goes beyond the myth to show the human cost of heroism.

Deeply moving, meticulously researched, and profoundly patriotic, Flags of Our Fathers stands as both a tribute to courage and a reminder of the personal sacrifices behind every symbol of glory.