War Shots

by Charles Jones

- Story of how military photographers got their shots while storming beaches and assaulting pillboxes with combat troops - Hatch filmed With the Marines at Tarawa, which won the 1945 Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject - New details on the controversy surrounding the famous photo of the flag raising on Iwo Jima - Hatch was Person of the Week on ABC World News with Diane Sawyer in March 2010 - For fans of Flags of Our Fathers, Letters from Iwo Jima, and HBO's The PacificLearn more at Author Charles Jones's website.

Genres: World War II, Military Fiction, History, Nonfiction

240 pages, Hardcover

First published December 18, 2010

About the author

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Reviews

[D. E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A CJ/JLJ. World War II Autobiography About Combat Photographers (WS)

CJ/JLJ. have penned an autobiography titled, "War Shots", which begins at the start of World War II and continues until wars end. The Combat Photographer was present at ever engagement in three theaters. They were unsung heroes who carried a camera instead of a weapon. They were courageous to a fault because they performed acts of heroism tat was seen only by e men in combat. One example occurred on Iwo Jima. A US Navy photographer was sent ashore to take combat pictures. At times the photographers were teased by Marines as men who came to war, but only took
pictures. The fighting was furious and the Marines were on this Navy photographer constantly until a Doctor from a Mash Unit informed the Marines that when ever the man returned for more film he always brought a wounded Marine with him. The Doctor stated, "He has brought back over twentyfive Marines!" This story was related to me by Master Gunner "Red" Truex. The man was a family member. There were many brave acts committed by Combat Photographers and this was one of many.. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS

[Allen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an incredible book, loaded with pictures of the WWII fighting in the Pacific. It was marred only by the 11 errors I found in the book, some of which may be arguable. It is particularly appropriate that I read it approaching Memorial Day Weekend. Well done.

[Todd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read about WWII photographer Norman Hatch who witnessed some incredible history in the Pacific. Looked up his work on youtube which I found fascinating. Recommended if you like WWII and combat footage.

[Annm · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this book. It was well written, and is related to some of my work. I am not sure I'd recommend it generally, though - it's a pretty niche topic.

[Jeff · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read on the founding of the fledgling USMC public affairs/combat camaramen, with good info concerning the attempted disbanding of the MC during the period immediately after WW2.

[Noran Miss Pumkin]

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[Mary Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great information about the Marines and the fight in the Pacific and how the Marines were saved from destruction after the war.

[Jenni Schell · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing read. I have known Norm Hatch the better part of my life. Reading this book confirmed that he is a Hero in every sense of the word.

[Ken Weinert]

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